The Foundation for Social Connection Action Network (F4SCAN) and Artist For Action® have launched Come Together, a national, multi-year initiative leveraging music, creativity, and policy action to address the growing crisis of social isolation and loneliness.
In the News
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From Isolation to Connection: The Policy Fix We’re Missing | SXSW Live
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Article: 𝗗𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡: Meals on Wheels West Joins National Initiative to Address Senior Isolation in Santa Monica
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Op-Ed: How music and the arts can reconnect an America in crisis: Neil Giraldo and Andrew MacPherson
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Come Together: Billie Eilish, Neil Giraldo & More Launch Music-Driven Initiative to Combat Loneliness Crisis
Social isolation and loneliness are at epidemic levels in the United States.
According to a 2025 report,
of Gen Z
(born 1997 -2006)
of Millennials
(born 1981 – 1996)
of Gen X
(born 1965 – 1980)
of Baby Boomers
(born 1946 – 1964)
experience loneliness.
Music has the power to bring generations together through creating shared experiences that strengthen relationships, spark conversation, foster connection, and help people build a sense of identity (Rickard et al., 2025).
Artist for Action (AFA) and the Foundation for Social Connection ACTION NETWORK (F4SC-AN) are mobilizing artists, communities, and policymakers to confront the growing crisis of social isolation and loneliness.
By bringing generations together through the creative arts, music, live events, and shared experience, we’re using music to combat social isolation, foster belonging, and harness collective action.
Come together, and join our national movement.
Available Resources
Foundation for Arts and Healing and the UnLonely Project
USC Center on Brain, Music, and Society
“Disconnected: The Escalating Challenge of Loneliness Among Adults 45-Plus” Research Report from AARP (2025)
“Loneliness in America 2025“ Report
from The Cigna Group (2025)
“Social Connection in America: 2025 Survey” Report from the Foundation for Social Connection (2025)
Meet the Come Together Team
Andrew MacPherson
Founding chair of Come Together
Founder & executive chairman, F4SC-AN
Neil Giraldo
Founding chair of come together
Rock and roll hall of fame inductee
Matthew Reich
Co-founder
Co-FOUNDER, Artist for Action
Neal Saini
Co-founder
CO-FOUNDER, Artist for Action
Dr. Assal Habibi
Scientific Advisor
Coming soon!
TBD
