FAMILY AND FRIENDS
Friends and family can lift us up on days when the world feels heavy and keep us connected. Many rely on these people, but not everyone has a network of family and friends. The data draws a connection between networks and employment income. More specifically, people with higher incomes and who are employed have larger networks of family and friends. • 58% of people have between one and five family members they feel close to, and 8% have none. • 63% of people have between one and five friends they feel close, and 12% have none.
REFLECTIONS ON PUTTING DATA INTO ACTION The lens of employment is an important dimension to belonging in community. Employment programs, such as skills training for employment, apprenticeship programs and others, both address employability and also support people to create broader connections within the community. For funders, how else might they support people seeking employment and also promote belonging?
People who are less financially secure are more likely to have zero close family or friends.
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