Hinge app invests $1 million to combat Gen Z's social isolation through 40 in-person activity groups nationwide.

Generation Z faces significant social isolation, with 15-24 year-olds spending 70% less time in person with friends than their counterparts in 2003, equating to nearly 1,000 fewer hours per year. Hinge, a dating app, launched "One More Hour," investing $1 million in 40 in-person groups in cities like Atlanta and Los Angeles. These groups include activities like surfing, art, and reading, helping young people rebuild their in-person social skills. For Genesy Mendez, joining a women-of-color surf group improved her social anxiety and connected her with others.

November 30, 2024
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