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.

Social isolation and loneliness are at epidemic levels in the United States.

of Gen Z
(born 1997 -2006)
of Millennials
(born 1981 – 1996)
of Gen X
(born 1965 – 1980)
of Baby Boomers
(born 1946 – 1964)

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-PlusResearch Report from AARP (2025)

Loneliness in America 2025 Report
from The Cigna Group (2025)

Social Connection in America: 2025 SurveyReport from the Foundation for Social Connection (2025)

The Events 4 Connection toolkit (2025; Read the Press Release).
Can Social Isolation and Loneliness Be Reduced Through Music? (December 2025).
How Free Outdoor Concerts in Public Spaces Make Communities Healthier (May, 2024)
The SOCIAL Framework in the Arts, Culture, and Leisure Sectors (April, 2026).
Feeling Lonely? Neuroscience Says Put on Some Music (September 2025).
Youth-Led Non Profit Combats Loneliness Among Seniors Through Music & Conversation (January, 2026).