First, go read & listen to this documentary piece on poverty and networks:
http://stateofopportunity.michiganradio.org/post/when-you-live-poverty-how-do-you-create-network http://nationswell.com/devone-boggan-ons-reduce-murder-rate/
There's an excellent book called "deepening community" @RadioJenG, your @StateofOpp piece & @alexaclay's neotribes initiative connect well. There's a great book called "Deepening Community" I think it explains how fellowships and curated networks have powerful appeal now. http://www.deepeningcommunity.org @RadioJenG @StateofOpp @alexaclay

https://newrepublic.com/article/113176/science-loneliness-how-isolation-can-kill-you