The purpose of this survey is to provide an overall understanding on the issue of loneliness and connection within the Boone community.   This survey is being conducted by Activating Community Voices a local community stakeholder group, founded in 2021 focused on developing programs and resources to help foster an inclusive and engaged community.  Over the next two years, our focus will be on loneliness and its effect on Boone citizens.  Our first year, we will focus on assessment and awareness of loneliness, and the second year will focus on creating/expanding programs that can help address loneliness in the community.  To learn more about Activating Community Voices please visit https://www.boone.lib.ia.us/about/activating-community-voices-1 Please contact Zachary Stier, Ed. D, MSLIS, at Ericson Public Library at zstier@boone.lib.ia.us with questions and/or concerns.  Thank you for your time.