Intergenerational Program Database

We at Concerts in Motion bring music, conversation and kindness to people who experience isolation. We present socially engaging concerts to those who would not otherwise have access, for geographic, socioeconomic, or mobility reasons. Our primary audience is older adults, including immigrant communities, older adults with disabilities or cognitive decline, and the homebound. We apply a uniquely intergenerational approach to all our programs; we provide concerts that unite youth and older adults, as well as concerts by professional musicians who are often multiple generations younger than the recipients. The experiences foster cross-generational understanding that strengthens relationships within communities, as well as between them. Professional musicians, students, and adult volunteers participate in our organization through weekly virtual and in-person concerts. We also offer bimonthly virtual Open Mics for interested participants of all ages, from youth to older adults. All of our musicians and staff are trained in the Person-Centered, Trauma-Informed Care (PCTIC) approach, a way of providing care to people in which the unique person, their individual strengths, preferences, and needs are emphasized. We use this approach throughout our work so we are equipped to create concert spaces that are safe, accessible, and welcoming to all.

We create live and online life story-writing and sharing workshops that bring together people of all ages, cultures, and ethnicities in a safe and supportive environment. While writing and sharing their stories, they come together in a way that helps them better understand themselves and the other group members. Through shared stories, we bridge diversity, create equity, and develop a community.

Perfect Pair aims to foster one-on-one, intergenerational connections between older adults and college students. We strive to combat loneliness and social isolation, and improve overall wellbeing by fostering a sense of community and purpose for our pairs. Pair connections are personalized, taking participants’ background, culture, and interests into account. We support weekly meetings of pairs, and encourage them to re-engage with their passions by offering programming such as painting, language learning, photography, and more. Program participants also attend community events with groups of younger and older adults in their Perfect Pair chapter.

Our three part mission at All Seasons Preschool is to provide a model early learning experience that meets children's developmental needs while fostering meaningful relationships with senior adults. We offer an intergenerational program with a nature-based and art-centered curriculum. Our students interact with "grandmas and grandpas" every day. We plan daily intergenerational activities like music, art, cooking, games, and reading. We also intentionally seek out spontaneous interactions with the seniors each day - delivering stickers or muffins, running into each other in the mail roomor or on the walking paths, or cozying up in front of the fireplace. Our school is located inside Lexington Pointe Senior Living in Eagan, MN.

Our three part mission at All Seasons Preschool is to provide a model early learning experience that meets children's developmental needs while fostering meaningful relationships with senior adults. We offer an intergenerational program with a nature-based and art-centered curriculum. Our students interact with "grandmas and grandpas" every day. We plan daily intergenerational activities like music, art, cooking, games, and reading. We also intentionally seek out spontaneous interactions with the seniors each day - delivering stickers or muffins, running into each other in the mail roomor or on the walking paths, or cozying up in front of the fireplace. Our school is located inside Inver Glen Senior Living in Inver Grove Heights, MN.

Intergenerational cohorts of AmeriCorps members serve people experiencing homelessness by connecting them to housing acquisition and retention resources.

Firmly rooted in the desire to provide lifelong learning, all of NeverTechLate’s programs empower older generations to get online and use the enriching tools that the digital world has to offer. Our classes meet in person giving physical connection with students and our on-site facilitator(s). Our coaches, many students or recently graduated from Education programs, are remote; therefore, increasing social connectedness intergenerationally through technological integration. A comprehensive portion of our Core Program focuses on email and video communications. We also host Zoom reunions every 6-8 weeks post each completed program. These aspects reinforce continued social connectedness, in hopes of combating social isolation and loneliness in this ever-changing, and often divisive, digital world.

The Juanita C. Grant Foundation is a 501 3 c non-profit registered in Maryland. Our three core programs is the Elder Abuse, Domestic Violence and Fraud Prevention Workshop series conducted the Washington Metropolitan area to older adults. Our rotating panel of law enforcement include the US Department of Justice/Elder Justice Initiative, MD US State's Attorney's office, Family Justice Center, SEC, FTC, CFPB. Our Village Connector Experience program is a national structure outreach call program for older adults that self identify as socially isolated and lonely. Calls are conducted by certified volunteer Ambassadors 1-3 X per week as requested. the goal is to facilitate the individual to reconnect with their family, friends and the community. The last program is our 50+ Workforce Initiative that includes 7-week intensive bootcamps to refine transferable business skills and workforce forums and hiring events.

Lori's Hands' mission is to build mutually beneficial partnerships between community members with chronic illness and college students, fostering empathy, connection, and resilience. Students provide practical assistance to support community members’ independence at home, and community members share their health and life experiences to support students’ learning. Lori’s Hands’ unique intergenerational model addresses challenges faced by individuals with chronic illness who are aging in place. Through customized training, we equip college student volunteers to make weekly visits to help community members with day-to-day tasks (such as grocery shopping, organizing a closet, or running the vacuum) that can be made challenging by chronic disease. While improving clients’ independence, students provide essential social support, increasing community connectedness and reducing loneliness. Our clients educate students about their experiences living with chronic illness, navigating the healthcare system, and aging, providing real-world education to future professionals. We are currently operating in Newark, DE; Baltimore, MD; and Metro Detroit, MI.

Our faith based non-profit ministers to the socially isolated elderly or disabled living independently in the community to prevent or mitigate loneliness We have a wide variety of programs we offer to implement our ministry and our undergrad grad students at UK are integrated into b every phase of our programs and are represented on our leadership council