I PLEDGE TO

Connect with a Friend Once a Week

Give a friend a quick call just to say hey and check in.

Join this pledge

Pledgers: 003

Launched: September 1, 2023

Pledgers: 003
Launched: September 1, 2023

The Set Up

When you give an old friend a call out of the blue, not only are you surprising them in the best possible way, but you'll also receive a social and mental boost. As per Psychology Today, "studies have suggested that proactively contacting a friend and engaging in a quality social interaction is associated with a meaningful boost in mood that very day."

Pledge Summary

  • WHAT —  Call or meet up with any friend (old or new) at least once a week.
  • WHEN Generally, evenings and weekends are when people have more time.
  • WHY — It's an incredibly thoughtful and easy thing to do for someone you care about.

Three Reasons to Sign Up

Give a friend a quick call just to say hey and check in.

1

Face-to-face interactions have even higher benefits than interactions through electronics, but either will give you a major mood boost.

2

Evan regular small interactions can be the gift that keeps on giving because they can help strengthen and nourish your relationships over time.

3

Whether or not you want to admit it, we all crave connections. Trust us, your friend will be thankful that you reached out.

Final Thoughts

We understand that logistics are involved and you don't want to be a bother to others, but let's think about it for a second. What's the worst that could happen if you reached out to a friend on a whim? Maybe they're busy and they ask to call them back later. Or maybe they don't answer, and you have the golden opportunity to leave a thoughtful voicemail. Remind us how those are bad things again? Don't overthink this. You're not reaching out to strangers, you're reaching out to friends!

The Proud Pledgers

Erin Fast

Des Moines, IA

Devon Birchem

West Point , NE

Coco First

West Des Moines, IA