"I found the ProjectConnect training so helpful and I'm completely bought in! I'm going to be using the ProjectConnect program in my middle school work, as well as in my volunteer work (a theater class, and coaching the 7th and 8th grade lacrosse team). I often struggle with impostor syndrome and feel like I don't belong, but I felt very seen and heard at this training. Jessica is such kind facilitator- so open and warm."
—Natalie Philpot, facilitator
Read More“Project Connect did a great job of teaching me how to be a deeper listener and to practice the mantra of take space/make space. This will definitely help me with my pod and any relationships that I have in my life at the moment.”
—Student participant
Read More“I think ProjectConnect could be the most incredible thing that has ever happened in this place. In fact, I'd like to see every school and college implement it.”
—Administrator, Claremont Colleges
Read More“Endicott College was thrilled to bring ProjectConnect to our campus during the pandemic. Our students were extremely restricted in terms of being able to meet people. ProjectConnect allowed our student facilitators to actively make a difference by offering an opportunity for students to come together, develop friendships and collectively support one another during a very challenging time. In fact, ProjectConnect was awarded the Social Program of the Year—a distinction given to the program that contributed most to the sense of community on campus.”
—Lindsey Singleton
Assistant Director of the Counseling Center at Endicott College
“ProjectConnect is a really good way to branch out and meet new people in a way that encourages deep thinking and a strong connection.”
—Siegel, participant
Read More“ProjectConnect is an amazing and unique experience to help foster connection and community on campus. It’s a great way to help students open up to one another in a circumstance that wouldn’t have been possible without this program. Being a facilitator offers experience and knowledge to students, creating great leadership and understanding skills.”
—Chayla, student facilitator
Read More“I value the roadmap that ProjectConnect sets out for facilitators and how accessible the information is. This is an important tool that I believe can be life-changing for a lot of incoming and returning students that will assist in creating life-long connections.”
—Staff, St. Cloud University
Read More“You get to know people who are in the same situation at you. You build community and feel part of a lovely group.”
—Braulio, participant
“It helped me think of the people in the hallways as more than just names. I learned a lot about those in my group and am happy to have them as new friends.”
—Employee participant
Read More“We were able to get to know each other on a more personal level and on light and heavy topics both. I cannot remember the last time I laughed so much at the firm!”
—Employee participant
Read More'“It was lovely to take time with people I don't get to work with to really open up and get to know each other and be vulnerable and supported. It was such a positive and kind environment.”
—Employee participant
Read More“Being vulnerable with people who you perceive a certain way from their status/roles/emails and seeing their vulnerable side also. Sharing and realizing we are in similar places and not alone in our feelings! The energy and sincerity, prompts and cards we used were terrific.”
—Employee participant
Read More"As someone who started working in the summer of 2020, I missed out on a lot of opportunities to make connections at work. Project Connect served as a perfect venue for me to branch out and meet people at Covington."
—Julie Y.
Read More“I definitely feel more supported knowing the people I do now. I think that kind of connection would be great to have across campus and this was a great start to that.”
—Employee participant
Read More“The questions were great! People opened up really quickly with each other. Even though I'm introverted, I felt like it was an easy going group that was easy to open up with. So I hope that I can take that same energy and apply it when I meet more people across campus.”
—Employee participant
Read More“It was so nice to see how open and supportive the group was. I enjoyed getting to know co-workers better.”
—Kim Roeder
“The ProjectConnect training was an amazing 5 hours where I was able to learn, vibe and connect on the messaging of how to best create space for our students who may be less motivated or have a feeling or sense of loneliness.”
—Katrina Banks, facilitator
“I see the benefit of ProjectConnect as being part of the solution to address loneliness on campus and in our community. I believe it takes a village to bring connection and to help people thrive - this offers a pathway for us to come together to help address a known issue (loneliness) that has many devastating impacts on health. There are only positive gains to Project Connect!”
—Alicia Wodika
Associate Professor, Illinois State University
“I really like the structure to the program and I think it's a great way to connect people, especially who have a hard time making meaningful connections.”
—Jim Almeda, facilitator
Read More“The impact is of ProjectConnect is so large! Allowing the ability to have first year students feel at home on our campus is amazing!”
—Anna, student facilitator
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