Northampton Neighbors is once again partnering with public health students at UMass on a storytelling project. Hear StoryShares
here.
Throughout the course, students will learn about different ways to build connections, including through storytelling. Participating NN members can expect to commit a minimum of 8 hours of time, mostly on Zoom, between February and May.
The Epidemic of Loneliness: On Connection, Belonging, and Public Health is taught by Professor Gloria DiFulvio PhD, MPH.
Sign up by February 5, 2026.
Click
here to complete the online sign up.
The first 25 people will be matched with a student this semester, and we’ll keep a list for future classes. Professor Gloria DiFulvio PhD, MPH, will confirm all participants by February 9, 2026.