Things We Love
As the GenWell Project has been on it’s journey since 2016, we have had a lot of time to meet, discuss and read a ton of information about the growing issues of social isolation, disconnection and loneliness and how human connection can be the fundamental solution to the issues we face. We are proud to feature the books and apps that we have come across or that have been introduced to us along our journey. If you have a book, app or solution that you believe we should be featuring on this page, please submit it to info@GenWellProject.org and we will consider it along with the other items that we have already added to this list.
The GenWell Project is a one stop hub for people to learn more about human connection, the impact of being or feeling socially isolated of disconnected, and the steps that we can all take to improve our social health. If knowledge isn’t enough, please follow us on our social media pages each day so you can get tips, tools and inspiration on how you can start building healthier connection habits each day. Finally, if you need further support to help build healthier connection habits in your life, we encourage you to check out our community partners page where you will find organizations that are working to solve this issue within specific segments of the Canadian population.
Books

Bowling Along: Revised and Updated: The Collapse and Revival of the American Community

Tribe

The Artist’s Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity

The Happiness Project: Or, Why I Spent a Year Trying to Sing in the Morning, Clean my Closets, Fight Right, Read Aristotle, and Generally Have More Fun

The War for Kindness: Building Empathy in a Fractured World

My Spiritual Journey

Practical Friendship

Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know About the People We Don’t Know

Lost Connections: Uncovering the Real Causes of Depression – and the Unexpected Results

Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World

The Power of Kindness: The Unexpected Benefits of Leading a Compassionate Life

Palaces for the People: How Social Infrastructure Can Help Fight Inequality, Polarization, and the Decline of Civic Life
Apps
Be a part. Not apart. Finally! A simple daily routine to help us look inward and share outward. It starts with a single thought-provoking question to the whole world each day.
Building the digital commons to engage, enable, and empower communities.
Building Better Communities
Welcome to The Village App. Easily and efficiently ask for help from your personal support network and connect to a hyperlocal community