Introducing the Social Trust Map
The U.S. is experiencing a crisis of connection. Americans feel more lonely and isolated than ever before. But there are people and organizations across the country working every day to build connections and belonging with others.
Weave: The Social Fabric Project at the Aspen Institute tackles the problem of broken social trust that has left Americans divided, lonely, and in social gridlock. Weave connects, supports, and invests in local leaders stepping up to weave a new, inclusive social fabric where they live. They recently launched the Social Trust Map, a tool that allows you to see your neighborhood's trust traits and find trust-building opportunities near you.
Based on annual data from the United States Census, surveys, and social media, the Social Trust Map is an interactive story aimed at inspiring and helping people leverage their trust traits to bridge divides, build relationships, and weave a more inclusive social fabric.
“We made the Social Trust Map for people who see the conflicts and divisions in our country and believe that we can be better,” said Frederick J. Riley, Executive Director of Weave: The Social Fabric Project. "The Trust Map will not only inspire you with stories of what everyday Americans are doing, but it will give you data and tools to become one of the people weaving trust in your community and helping heal our nation.”
Explore your neighborhood’s trust traits and take the first steps into weaving at trustmap.org.
