Announcing the 2013 Best Intergenerational Communities in America!

2013 MetLife Foundation/Generations United Best Intergenerational Communities Award Recipients:

• Dunedin, Florida
• Montgomery County, Maryland
• Itta Bena, Mississippi
• Westchester County, New York

 
2013 MetLife Foundation/Generations United Best Intergenerational Communities Award National Finalists:

• Chanute, Kansas
• Proctor, Minnesota

Learn what these communities are doing to make their city, town, or county an great place to grow up and grow old.

An intergenerational community is not just one where multiple generations reside. It is one where individuals of all ages are an integral and valued part of the setting.  This perspective needs to be reflected in the families, structures, facilities and services that children, youth and older adults encounter in the community as well as in day-to-day interactions and relationships.


2012 Best Intergenerational Communities: 

• City of Georgetown, Texas
• Town of Lamoni, Iowa
• City of Oberlin, Ohio
• County of San Diego, California
  
• Virginia Planning District 10

Interested in learning more?

• Find out what the 2013 award winning communities are doing to earn this recognition.
• Read our policy recommendations on the Older Americans Act and the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.
• Sign up to receive our weekly e-alert, Generations This Week
• Join Seniors4Kids and raise your voice in support of all generations.
• Check out our top 6 resources on making your community more intergenerational.
• Contact Leah Bradley with any questions.