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Live your best life
every day.

Local 55+ activities, discounts, resources, and friendships just one tap away.

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Stay in the loop!

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Living well should be easy.

WISE Connect helps you thrive in your community by connecting you with:

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Friendships

Local 55+ activities, events, and groups that you can join to meet new people and stay active.

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Discounts

Special discounts at local venues like cafes, restaurants, and activity centers.

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Community

Nearby community and recreation centers with their event schedules and programs. 

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Assistance

Verified services and resources that you might need right when you need them.

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Support

Local, state, and national government programs that you are eligible for and could benefit from.

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Opportunities

Nearby volunteer and paid work opportunities that you can apply to participate in.

Want to become a WISE Provider? Click here to learn more.

One website for everything.

No more jumping between apps or getting left on hold.
Whatever you are looking for, you can find it on WISE Connect.

Is it really that simple?

Yes, over 500 people said so!

WISE Connect was made with over 500 community members. We built it based on real requests from everyday people and then tested it with hundreds more to make sure it was as useful and simple as possible.

This is for everyone.

No download or account creation required!
Just go to www.wiseconnect.us on your browser.
Plus it's...

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Multilingual & Culturally Inclusive

WISE Connect works in any language AND helps you find resources and activities in the languages you speak.

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Accessible & User Friendly

WISE Connect surpasses federal accessibility standards, which means it's easy to use. 

Don't have a device or internet at home? Access it from your local library's computers!

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We turn local spots into social hubs for you and your friends.

We partner with local venues like restaurants, cafes, bars, and theaters to host weekly social activities and offer community discounts.

Want your favorite neighborhood spot to become a WISE Venue? Send us a venue suggestion, or check out our activity page to see what events are happening near you!

Help us grow our community.

Become a WISE Champion.

Love what we do and want to help us grow in your community? As a WISE Champion, you can suggest and lead events in your area, introduce us to your favorite venues, and help us reach more people by representing us in your community. Together, we can do so much more!

Hear it from the
WISE Community!

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“This is a super idea and very well thought through! Let's spread the word!”
- WISE Connect User

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"This is the BEST! There are so many isolated seniors out there, this can change so many of our lives." - WISE Event Attendee

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"This is the first time since my retirement that I’ve felt I can find friends."
- WISE Event Attendee

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"This is a lot more inclusive than what's available out there!" 

- WISE Connect User

WISE Connect is for everyone.

It's important to stay

socially connected.

Strong and secure relationships increases longevity by roughly 50 percent.

It's key to be

active and engaged.

Physical and mental activity have been shown to increase life expectancy by up to 7 years.

It's crucial to be

supported day to day.

Independence is an important contributor to health and well-being across the lifespan.

Stay active.
Stay independent.
Stay thriving.

Meet the WISE team.

And learn more about why we do what we do.

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WISE Wins

See where we've been featured!

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Governor Wes Moore Highlights WISE Cities

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WISE Cities Featured on Nasdaq Tower, NYC

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WISE Cities Serves on Maryland Workgroup

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Stay in the loop!

What brings you here?
I'm interested for myself.
I'm interested for a friend or relative.
I'm interested for an organization.
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