Explore the impact of stronger communities
LIVE LONGER
50%
People with stronger social connections have a 50% higher likelihood of survival.
Source: Holt-Lunstad et al., PLoS Medicine, 2010
LOWER RISK OF EARLY DEATH
29%
Socially connected individuals have a 29% lower risk of early death from all causes.
Source: Vivek Murthy, U.S. Surgeon General, 2023 Advisory
BETTER HEART HEALTH
30%
Stronger social relationships are associated with a 30% lower risk of heart disease.
Source: American Heart Association, Scientific Statement, 2021
LIVE LONGER UP TO
7.5y
Strong social connections can add up to 7.5 years to your life
Source: Holt-Lunstad et al., PLoS Medicine, 2010
Stronger connections can add years to your life and life to your years.
CONNECTION AND GROWTH
Connection Creates Growth
Beyond health, connection can create contribution, stronger places, and new opportunities.
120M+
Helping others turns connection into contribution
More than 120 million people in the U.S. informally helped others in one year — showing up for neighbors, friends, and people nearby. Another 60 million formally volunteered through an organization. Umee helps recurring places become easier starting points for that kind of everyday contribution.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau / AmeriCorps, Volunteering and Civic Life in America
26 Cities
Attachment to place strengthen local growth
Gallup and the Knight Foundation studied 26 U.S. communities over three years. Places where residents felt more emotionally attached showed stronger local GDP growth.
20%
New relationships open real opportunities
Opportunity Insights researchers found that cross-class friendships and relationships is one of the strongest predictors of upward income mobility. 20% on average.
Employment
Community involvement can build employable skills and increase the likelihood of becoming employed.
Work
Supportive relationships are linked to job satisfaction, creativity, competence, innovation, and better job performance.
Relationship over time
Long-term friendships, community groups, and romantic relationships - all supports healthier aging.
Connection gives people more than a place to belong.
Umee helps recurring places become easier starting points for that kind of everyday contribution.
