See where we started and where we are now…

The first 10 Days of Connection is born in Miami-Dade County, out of a common goal to unite in our shared humanity and fight against growing divisiveness.

The 10 Days of Connection expands into Broward County through the leadership of Cori Flam Meltzer (CFM Mediation), making the 10 Days of Connection a regional endeavor through anchor initiatives such as massive potlucks, book-club nights, and live panels.

5 key stakeholders joined with their long-term support of this initiative, helping it scale on an institutional level: Leslie Miller Saiontz (Achieve Miami), Claudia Grillo (University of Miami), the Jewish Federation of Broward County, Children’s Services Council of Broward County and the Community Foundation of Broward.

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, we went virtual and found new ways to listen to each other. For the first time, participants drove the expansion outside of South Florida, reaching 43 U.S. states and 57 countries.

We collectively dreamt up an initiative that allowed all of us to safely adventure out of our bubbles to learn from and about others. We co-created bolder, deeper, and meaningful connections, grounded in the formula: Why + Who + What + How to discuss pressing issues and connect for a stronger, more equitable, united world.

We continued moving forward with the 10 Days of Connection formula of success. We also included opportunities for hosts to connect among themselves and began dreaming for our formal expansion beyond South Florida.

We learned about the growing Epidemic of Loneliness, embracing that the 10 Days of Connection was one of the solutions to overcome it in our city.

We continued the Connection Movement based on the principles of Collective Impact and Systems Level Change. Introducing then that all Connection Experiences must work towards a solution: More Connected, Safer, United, Prosperous, and Active Communities.

We went back to the basics. Despite the community's change, we stayed committed to work towards a more united, safer and connected community, fostering common spaces to unite in our shared humanity and overcome growing divisiveness.