Fount Church Launches 30-Day Pledge to Tackle Loneliness

Williamsburg church leaders call for daily actions to rebuild human connection

Published on Feb. 5, 2026

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Fount Church, founded by Josh and Georgie Kelsey in Williamsburg, Brooklyn and Manhattan, has announced the launch of a new 30-day personal pledge program aimed at tackling the growing issue of loneliness in their community. The program encourages simple, daily actions to help rebuild real human connection.

Why it matters

Loneliness has become an increasingly prevalent issue, especially in urban areas like New York City. Fount Church's pledge program is an attempt to address this problem by empowering individuals to take small, meaningful steps to foster more genuine relationships and community.

The details

The 30-day pledge program from Fount Church asks participants to commit to daily actions like reaching out to a friend, volunteering, or attending a local event. The goal is to help people move beyond just digital connections and rediscover the value of in-person interactions and relationships.

  • Fount Church announced the launch of the 30-day pledge program on February 5, 2026.

The players

Josh Kelsey

Co-founder of Fount Church in Williamsburg, Brooklyn and Manhattan.

Georgie Kelsey

Co-founder of Fount Church in Williamsburg, Brooklyn and Manhattan.

Fount Church

A church founded by Josh and Georgie Kelsey in Williamsburg, Brooklyn and Manhattan, focused on building community and addressing issues like loneliness.

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What they’re saying

“People don't need another product. They need a place where they're seen,”

— Josh Kelsey, Co-founder, Fount Church (wn.com)

What’s next

Fount Church plans to host a community event at the end of the 30-day pledge program to celebrate participants' progress and continued commitment to building connections.

The takeaway

Fount Church's 30-day pledge program is a grassroots effort to address the growing loneliness epidemic by empowering individuals to take small, meaningful steps to foster more genuine relationships and a stronger sense of community.