Intergenerational Program Database

AGE to age is grassroots; through a guided planning process designed by the Northland Foundation, adults age 55 and older, along with youth, identify unmet local needs and devise their own solutions. Along the way, bonds of friendship form and civic engagement grows by leaps and bounds. The benefits to young people, older adults, and the broader community are far-reaching.

AGE to age is grassroots; through a guided planning process designed by the Northland Foundation, adults age 55 and older, along with youth, identify unmet local needs and devise their own solutions. Along the way, bonds of friendship form and civic engagement grows by leaps and bounds. The benefits to young people, older adults, and the broader community are far-reaching.

The Life Enrichment Department at The Cedars is partnering with the Friends School of Portland to offer an exciting new, intergenerational program for the residents at the Skilled Care Center at The Cedars.  On the first Wednesday of every month, 15 first and second grade students from Friends have been visiting with our nursing home residents to share the lessons they are learning in school.  Examples include reading one on one, singing, drama skits and puppet shows, and games. 

Generations Child Development Center is located on the site of Porter Hills Village, a continuing care retirement community. Residents volunteer with the children in the classrooms. Children also visit the residents and participate in activities together including coloring, music and story time. Keyword: Shared Site

An important ingredient in being successful in school and in life is having a caring adult to help you. Mentor Academic Success volunteers help students grades K-12 in the classroom setting, with reading and or math. Mentors encourage their students and provide a good role model. Volunteers may also help in the school library or read in a public setting to younger children in the Ready to Read program of the Kalamazoo Public Library.

The Prime Time Seniors' Program is a nationally accredited program which serves to enrich the lives of community members who are age 55+. Prime Time is committed to providing programs which engage the physical, intellectual, emotional, social, spiritual and vocational dimensions of wellness, as well as encourage involvement in the community. There are several intergenerational programs including intergenerational art classes.

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Linking Intergenerational Neighbors Who Care (LINC) engages youth of the Chadsey/Condon neighborhood to “link” elders in their neighborhood to services and resources that meet the elders‘ needs. The mission of the LINC Project is to provide a safe environment where people can age in dignity, while local young people are exposed to possible job fields, career opportunities, and the transferable skills needed to build a positive future for themselves and their communities.  Most importantly, LINC creates a sustainable community that thrives off of the energy and wisdom of all its members. 

MSU Grandparents University is an opportunity for grandparents and grandchildren (ages 8-12) to come together for a three-day educational experience while spending time together on the MSU campus.

GrandparentsU is a summer camp that brings grandparents and their grandkids together for three days of fun on the campus of CMU. This experience includes hands-on educational sessions conducted by faculty members along with other fun activities for grandparents and children ages 8 to 12.