Learn languages naturally with fresh, real content!

Popular Topics
Explore By Region
A Victoria nonprofit combats loneliness with coffee invites and conversation-friendly cafes, reaching over 5,000 people.
In Victoria, British Columbia, a nonprofit initiative called Meet a Stranger, led by Carrie Parsons, is helping combat loneliness through low-pressure, in-person connections.
Starting with handwritten notes offering coffee, the program now hosts monthly gatherings and partners with seven local cafes that display "Open to Conversation" signs and buttons.
Over 5,000 signs have been distributed, creating welcoming spaces for introverts and others seeking connection.
The effort aims to restore community interaction in public spaces and will return in December and January, with plans for a 2026 project to help seniors engage with technology through casual conversation.
Una organización sin fines de lucro de Victoria combate la soledad con invitaciones al café y cafés de conversación, alcanzando a más de 5,000 personas.