Since our foundation in 2003, ISD is committed to ensuring the longterm success of the communities in which it serves. Through establishing partnerships, we are creating a community that fosters resilience.

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We're facing a loneliness epidemic. People are less connected than ever before, and this isolation is harming our health and communities. Declining social capital—the trust and connections within a community—is making it harder for us to live together peacefully and productively.

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What does this look like in everyday life?

• Crime and fear: When neighbors don't know each other, it's easier for crime to happen. People feel less safe, leading to higher costs for security and a decline in local businesses.

• Decaying neighborhoods: A lack of connection shows in neglected public spaces, litter, and vandalism. It's a downward spiral; a community's appearance reflects its well-being, and vice versa.

• Inequality in services: Lower-income neighborhoods often get the short end of the stick. Trash isn't picked up as quickly, buses run late, and essential services are harder to access.

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These problems are especially harmful to low-income communities. They further contribute to poverty, poor health, and crime.