Future Proof Institute

We began an effort to address aging adult and youth loneliness through a new program called connect& <https://www.connectand.org/>. We envision a world where young and older adults come together to inspire, learn, and uplift each other, fostering an environment of understanding, empathy, and lasting friendships. We break down generational barriers and combat loneliness by creating meaningful connections between people of all ages through shared experiences.we have explored a new way to quickly prepare young people to work together on complex, multidimensional tasks. The program, currently called c/corps and still in development, is funded by a grant from the rita allen foundation. It gives young people the structure and skills to provide world-class capacity to professionals who are solving society's most pressing problems. C/corps teams consist of 4-6 young people mentored by a mid-career professional and a senior domain expert during their tenure on the corps. Teams undergo rigorous training in design thinking, systems thinking, communication, and teamwork before being deployed on three-month projects confronting pressing public issues. In addition to providing excess public capacity, c/corps will create a pool of young professionals with the frameworks, processes, and training to address complex societal problems in the Future. C/corps has completed several rounds of prototyping in partnership with the rita allen foundation and the civic science fellows including projects: philanthropy 911 and civic science communication.we are supporting efforts by the jacksonville historical society to create a museum that brings the community together across racial, economic, and generational divides by showing how the city's incredible musical history comes from a fusion of musical influences that have all influenced each other.