Help Men & Boys Develop Connections!
Funding provided by The Bowse Health Trust
Space provided by the Rutland City Boys & Girls Club
Space provided by the Rutland City Boys & Girls Club
Men's isolation & loneliness is rising at an alarming rate: The percentage of men with no close friends surged from just 3% in 1990 to 15% in 2021 - a staggering fivefold increase. (American Institute for Boys & Men: https://aibm.org)
Ages 14+, and all genders are welcome.
Men & boys are particularly encouraged to attend to lead this work from your own experiences!
Men & boys are particularly encouraged to attend to lead this work from your own experiences!
Thursday, Jan. 22 | 6:45 - 9PM
Watch the Gone Guys Film and discuss, explore, and reflect on the film's significance.
Thursday, Jan. 29 | 6:45 - 9PM
Continue the conversation and dive deeper into the topics of disconnection, isolation, and loneliness. Collaborate on solutions that support men and boys in our community.
Feb/March TBD | Follow-Up with UVM Men & Masculinities Program's Guest Facilitators!
Create next action steps to build meaningful connection and reduce and heal isolation and loneliness in our community.
RSVP: Email Malik at mhines@rutlandbgclub.org
The loneliness epidemic is impacting men and boys and that is rippling outwards to affect all of us and our communities. Acknowledging this does not diminish the significant inequity women and LGBTQ+ identifying folks are currently experiencing. We can hold both truths at the same time. By coming together to face the loneliness epidemic in all its impacts, we can empower each other and improve the lives of everyone, including future generations!
Help Men & Boys Develop Connections!
Date and Time
Thursday Jan 22, 2026
6:45 PM - 9:00 PM EST
- Thursday, Jan. 22 | 6:45 - 9PM
- Thursday, Jan. 29 | 6:45 - 9PM
- Feb/March TBD
Location
Rutland City Boys & Girls Club
71-75 Merchants Row, Rutland, VT
Fees/Admission
Free event
RSVP: Email Malik at mhines@rutlandbgclub.org
Contact Information
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