The Upward Society brings together exceptional people navigating change in their personal relationships to move upward and beyond, together.
That's the question. We're the answer: a community, a calendar full of things to do, and a shortcut to the people and resources that make the next chapter easier.
Change in a personal relationship can scatter a whole community. These are the things we rebuild, on purpose, together.
Space and support to move through change and come out the other side stronger.
Real relationships with people who understand exactly where you are.
Direct connections to the professionals and people who can actually help.
Unforgettable moments in Austin and beyond, curated for this community.
Events built for the whole family, so kids get a community too.
Grown-up spaces too: nights and trips that are just for you.
Tickets and RSVPs happen on Posh. Tap through to save your spot. New events are added every week.
We've screened local professionals so you don't have to start from a blank search bar during an already hard time.
Every resource is carefully reviewed for quality and compassion.
Find trusted help in your community and online.
Skip the search and connect with the right support faster.
Uplifting resources for every step of the journey.
Local events are just the start. We plan bespoke group travel a few times a year: long weekends, retreats, and trips designed around this community, not a generic tour group.
Choose your track: adults-only trips built for rest and connection, or family-friendly trips designed so you and your kids can travel with people who get your life right now.
Every member gets access to our app, built to make finding your people, and the support you need, effortless.
Find members nearby who share your interests, from hiking to happy hour to book club.
See who's close by, so grabbing coffee or a walk is one message away.
Find and offer trusted babysitting and pet-sitting within the community itself.
These are on the roadmap. This section describes where the app is headed, not a Phase 1 feature. See Phase 2/3 in our build plan.
The Upward Society started with a simple observation: navigating change in a personal relationship shouldn't mean losing your community. So we built the one we wished existed.
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Every event, the full app, and all our resource connections are included at every tier.