Loneliness Prevention
Addressing social isolation crisis affecting majority of American adults through technology-enabled in-person connection
CommonSpace
Mobile app combating loneliness by facilitating meaningful in-person conversations and community connections
Primary audience
General Public
Work area
Technology Development
Topic
Social Connection
About Organization
CommonSpace is a public benefit corporation that developed a mobile application designed to reduce social isolation and build community connections. The platform helps users discover shared interests with people they encounter in daily life, fostering meaningful conversations and reducing the loneliness epidemic affecting over half of American adults.
What They Focus On
Meaningful Interaction
Increasing quantity and quality of daily social encounters by revealing common ground between strangers
Community Cohesion
Reducing polarization and building trust through facilitated conversations across diverse groups and settings