Intergenerational Program Database

The Early Childhood Service Corps (ECSC) is an innovative, intergenerational response to the critical workforce need in the Early Childhood Field and to the unprecedented departure of older Americans from the workforce. ECSC provides training, education and support for adults (50+) to become Early Childhood Teachers who are qualified to work as substitute teachers, part-time floaters, classroom teachers or assistant teachers in licensed Early Childhood Education (ECE) facilities. Our organization understands the need for more childcare options across the state of Colorado and the need for trained Early Childhood staff to work in those facilities and with our youngest children. We also understand loneliness and social isolation in older adults are serious public health risks affecting a significant number of people in Colorado. We enable older adults to use their business experience & passion to make a difference as a Volunteer Business Advisor or become an Encore Sub or Classroom Volunteer to assist Early Childhood sites in their area, who are in need of trained, qualified substitute teachers and support staff. Our training is virtual and 100% free to all interested adults!

Love, Peace & Spades™ provides intergenerational communal learning and entertainment through organized gameplay. Established in 2022, Love, Peace & Spades™ has created free, low-barrier access to community programming to develop safer and inclusive third spaces for people to thrive. Our programming addresses the onslaught of social isolation and trauma by reestablishing new and healthier relationships to gameplay through ‘Spades Academy™,’ a curriculum-based activation for players to develop skills and strategies. In addition to gameplay, we offer pop-up experiences, skills-based education, tech/VR integration, a comprehensive directory of Black-owned businesses, game developers, and makers, plus an annual Spades tournament and festival for enthusiastic players.

VOBG Cares is a nonprofit dedicated to uplifting Black grandmothers, kinship caregivers, and multigenerational families through culturally responsive, intergenerational programs and services. We provide support that bridges generations—offering healing, empowerment, and legacy-building opportunities for both elders and youth. Our work includes kinship care support, youth mentorship, wellness initiatives, and storytelling programs that center the voices of Black grandmothers while nurturing the next generation. Through workshops, advocacy, and resource-sharing, we address the emotional, financial, and social needs of families led by grandmothers. VOBG Cares believes in the power of intergenerational connection—where wisdom, resilience, and support flow both ways. Together, we build stronger families and thriving communities rooted in legacy and love.

Bridging Generations, Building Futures Intergenerational Project Is Innovative Learning Experience’ that hosts mentoring and tutoring programs, monthly learning experiences and quarterly sessions for students and parents. We feature focused activities on reading, math, and writing • Interactive Innovative Incentive learning • Structured weekly mentoring activities • Monthly incentive challenges • Quarterly Family activities • Stipends for participants • Training for staff and volunteers • ‘Earn and Learn’ activities Our initiative bridges generations and fosters lifelong learning and strengthens the community.! We have developed goals, outputs, outcomes and opportunities to adapt as necessary to improve the overall learning of students. We endeavor to see our students thrive mentally, physically, intellectually, and socioeconomically. We are committed to engage students and communities and inspire learning in a manner using a model that is fun, inspiring and proven.

Harbor House of Louisville is an intergenerational community where individuals of all ages, abilities, and aspirations are empowered to live meaningful, connected lives. Our innovative programs include vocational training and supported employment for adults with disabilities, day programs, early childhood education through our inclusive Child Enrichment Center, and dynamic aging-in-community programs for seniors. We also provide compassionate in-home care through our Home Sweet Home service agency, allowing older adults and individuals with disabilities to receive the support they need while remaining safe, independent, and engaged in the place they call home. By weaving these services together, Harbor House fosters connection, purpose, and dignity across generations.

iCouldBe provides high school students with an online community of mentors, empowering teens to thrive in school, plan for future careers, and achieve in life. Just an hour of your time per week can help support high school students in underserved communities across the country! For twenty-five years the iCouldBe virtual mentoring program has recruited, managed, and supported more than 10,000 volunteer mentors to serve nearly 28,000 students attending schools where 75%+ of the student population received federal free and reduced lunch benefits. Intergenerational mentors volunteer for at least one school year and spend one hour per week working with students on our private, safe, and secure virtual mentoring platform. iCouldBe provides training, resources, and ongoing support to ensure your volunteer experience is enjoyable and fulfilling. Whether you are new to online programs or tech savvy, our user-friendly platform makes it easy to connect and volunteer from anywhere in the US. Inspire the next generation of students by signing up to be a virtual volunteer mentor! Make a true difference in a young person’s life with iCouldBe. No travel, no scheduling, just meaningful online mentorship.

C T C Freedom Homes is dedicated to enriching lives through spiritual support and housing initiatives. By integrating holistic community engagement with expertise in outreach and community support, the organization empowers individuals to achieve self-sufficiency and fosters sustainable community development. Serving as a beacon for transformative opportunities, C T C Freedom Homes not only focuses on job creation but also invests in affordable housing to enhance the well-being of communities and their children. The organization is committed to creating environments where children can thrive, ensuring that its impact extends beyond early years and resonates on a deeply personal level within the communities it serves.

Intergenerational friendships have innumerable benefits, but sometimes it can be difficult to know how to start a conversation with someone substantially older or younger than you because so much of our social lives are segregated by age. In our experience, gathering around a table to battle zombies, explore space, or “Pass Go” is a perfect way to bridge that social divide! Our mission is to foster an inclusive gaming community that not only welcomes, but encourages people of all ages to join the table. keywords: event, games, social connection

Learn To Be is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing free, one-on-one online tutoring to underserved youth across the United States. We invite compassionate older adult volunteers to join us in empowering the next generation of learners by sharing their invaluable experience and wisdom. We currently have ~100 older adult tutors who have contributed almost 10,000 hours of tutoring over the last 2 years. Our volunteer tutors create meaningful connections through virtual tutoring sessions, working individually with students in math, reading, science, and other subjects tailored to the student's unique needs. We provide comprehensive training, resources, and ongoing support to ensure your volunteer experience is both comfortable and fulfilling. Join our vibrant community of older adults who find joy and purpose in mentoring, sharing life experiences, and contributing positively to the growth of young learners. Whether you're tech-savvy or new to online platforms, our user-friendly tutoring environment makes it easy to connect, teach, and inspire from the comfort of your home. Make a difference, stay active, and build intergenerational friendships. Become a tutor with Learn To Be and help us bridge educational gaps, one student at a time.

Generations Vermont aims to establish a care services site in Central Vermont with the goal of providing high-quality early childhood education and comprehensive adult day services for seniors and adults with disabilities, including meals, activities, community and social engagement, preventative health care, medication management, showers/bathing, and physical activities, while facilitating community programming with an intergenerational focus.