Loneliness is an epidemic — the U.S. Surgeon General has said its health effects rival smoking fifteen cigarettes a day. Krew Social was built to fight that epidemic inside the organizations where people already gather, including churches, universities, hospitals, and military communities.^1
The app works like a map-based community hub. Members see nearby hangouts, discover which events have the best potential for genuine friendship (marked with a "K" badge), and learn what they have in common with other attendees before they even walk in the door. Leaders or members can spin up spontaneous micro-events — think pickup basketball, coffee meetups, or volunteer outings — so there's something happening almost every day.^2
What sets Krew Social apart for churches is its focus on the kind of daily, life-on-life community described in Acts 2:46. Research suggests people need at least seven strong relationships to stay connected at a church, and Krew's suggestion algorithm helps members get there faster by surfacing the people they're most likely to click with. It also integrates directly with Planning Center, pulling in groups and events automatically.^3
Why Christians Love It"This app has been so helpful in getting a common place for all my friends and new friends in one place to check availability and create fun Christ-centered events! I recommend this app to everyone I meet, especially those new to the area looking for their iron-sharpening-iron friends!" — valslaugh55^4
"Krew Social has truly changed my life! Thanks to this app, I've met so many amazing, lifelong faith-based friends that I wouldn't have connected with otherwise. The community is full of uplifting and supportive people who share the same values." — Regina Reign^4
"As an introvert it's hard to connect in big crowds so Krew made it so much easier. I also loved being able to create my own hangouts and have people asking for more — we all need community and Krew came to help solve this problem." — Aline Radiant^4
Notable- Founded by Mike Chahinian, a U.S. Navy veteran and NYU Stern MBA graduate with experience at the Defense Innovation Unit, Citigroup, and Techstars^5
- Partnered with Tampa General Hospital (one of the nation's leading academic health systems) to address employee loneliness and burnout, with investment from TGH Ventures^6
- Selected by the Florida Senate Appropriations Committee for $350K in state funding for GovChallenge Krew, a veteran suicide prevention initiative endorsed by the Tampa Housing Authority^7
- Official app for the Worship Classic, a Nashville event serving church leaders facing loneliness and burnout, organized by Amplio Systems^8
- Partnered with Nameless Ministries to expand volunteer engagement and community outreach in Tampa Bay^9
- Powered the Oregon Air National Guard's 15,000-person Wings and Eagles Airshow^10
- Used by the Air National Guard, University of Tampa, Love First Christian Center, and the Equip Her Conference^2
- Available on iOS and Android with regular updates including group chat, polling, Planning Center integration, and Instant Groups^4
