What does friendship mean?
In today's world, friendship means the number of people we have on Instagram. The amount of followers we have on TikTok or even the connections we’ve made over Snapchat.
As a result, we’re more disconnected than ever before.
71%
of heavy social media users reported feelings of loneliness
70%
of teenagers spend less time hanging out with friends now than they did in 2003.
79%
of Gen Z and 71% of Millennials report feeling lonely—a higher rate than older generations.
Life is so much more than the friendships we make online.
It’s about the laughter we share, the hugs we give, and the memories we make. Life’s about the connections we make with the person in real life, not on a screen.
With Herralink, you have the opportunity to make a friend with someone new. It might be the most meaningful friendship of your life.
There’s Power in Friendship
Connecting in person reduces loneliness more than texting or video calls
Strong friendships are linked to lower rates of depression and anxiety–those with close friendships report feeling high self-worth and lower stress levels
Whether you’re 16 or 60 years old, we all want to feel valued, seen, and heard.
92% of Americans believe that intergenerational activities reduce loneliness across all ages
Older adults with more social connections have a lower risk of dementia.
Students in intergenerational programs have stronger social skills and higher self-esteem levels.
Intergenerational programs create stronger community connections, promoting social cohesion and mutual support across age groups.
We believe that intergenerational programming is uniquely positioned to create a more connected world.
At Herralink, we’re more than just volunteers visiting seniors, we’re friends.
We’re working towards creating a world where we aren’t divided by age but brought together through the belief that we’re better, together.