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The Connection Initiative

Connection shouldn't be left to chance.

We're creating more opportunities for people to meet, talk, connect and build meaningful relationships — online and in real life.

Aligned is building a movement for people who want more meaningful connection — with themselves, with others, and with their community.

Why we're here

We're more connected than ever. So why does connection feel so hard?

I'm single and tired of dating apps.

I want to meet better people.

I don't know if I'm ready for a relationship.

I want to meet someone who actually wants something serious.

I want to know whether I'm wasting my time with this person.

We believe there's a better way.

Connection shouldn't depend on an algorithm, endless swiping or being in the right place at the right time.

The Connection Initiative creates more intentional opportunities to meet people, build community and form meaningful relationships.

The movement

A new culture of connection.

The initiative brings connection into both worlds — the digital space where you grow and meet with intention, and the physical spaces where real relationships are built.

Grow

Understand yourself better through reflection, relationship tools and personal growth.

Discover

Meet people with greater intention through values, compatibility and shared purpose.

Connect

Find community through Love Circle and other meaningful experiences.

Experience

Take connection beyond the screen through gatherings, Connection Spaces and real-world experiences.

Everyone has a role

How will you help create connection?

Join Aligned

I want to be part of the community.

Join Aligned and become part of the people building a more connected future.

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Become a Connection Initiator

I want to help people connect.

Connection Initiators are people who believe meaningful connection matters and want to help create conversations, invite others and support the movement.

Become a Connection Initiator

Become a Connection Space

I'm a local business or community space.

Connection Spaces are welcoming places — such as cafés and other local businesses — where people can come together and connect in real life.

Starting in Edmonton

October 2026

Edmonton is where we're beginning. We're working with local people, businesses and community spaces to create more opportunities for meaningful connection.

This is the beginning — not the destination. The Connection Initiative is city-neutral; Edmonton is simply our first launch market.

You don't need another place to swipe.
You need better ways to connect.

Join Aligned and be part of the Connection Initiative — a movement creating more intentional ways for people to meet, connect and build meaningful relationships.

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