Intergenerational Program Database

Everlasting Knowledge Academy (EKA) is a newly founded nonprofit organization passionate about service. We are an intergenerational, faith-based learning center positively impacting the future by creating mutual understanding and appreciation of all generations. Our pursuit is to serve all ages, like a community center, teaching The Word as well as life skills and enrichment education. We have witnessed the adverse effects of the majority of young people not being taught and our elders not being treasured. We believe our multi-faceted approach will combat these issues while providing fun and affordable learning opportunities. Keyword: Shared Site

Music students from the Music Institute of Chicago give back through their local community by using music as a tool for connection. Students in this program connect with isolated older adults and other at-risk populations including the homeless and individuals with disabilities. Service programs include Musical Pen Pals, a 1-on-1 social and musical connection program conducted both in person and virtually, group performances at older adult living centers, and student music performances as part of Meals on Wheels food delivery.

ARECMA focuses on community self-management, cooperation and solidarity, and individual and collective social responsibility across generations. It serves the residents of the Mariana neighborhood in Humacao, Puerto Rico, by providing services and facilities that bring residents of all ages together. In particular, ARECMA promotes education and economic development through a summer camp, health and job fairs, recreational activities, and community events including the annual Breadfruit Festival. In 2020, The Eisner Foundation awarded ARECMA the Eisner Prize for Intergenerational Excellence. Keyword: Shared Site Keyword: Program of Distinction

Through a partnership with families, friends, and children of Montessori ONE Academy, Amaran encourages inter-generational relationships and involvement. Imagine the opportunities for residents and children to engage in fun, meaningful, and culturally diverse activities like a pottery class, singing, painting, gardening, even drying chile peppers. Amaran has been designed with many multi-purpose spaces, both interior and exterior, that have been created to encourage residents and children to engage in mutually meaningful activities together, such as reading, exercise, gardening, cooking, woodworking, crafts and more. Keyword: Shared Site

At our very own Early Learning Center, where staff’s children can play and learn with residents through various activities such as tree plantings, story time, swim lessons as well as countless other programs. These are memories that are treasured for years to come. Keyword: Shared Site

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Canton Day Care Center is in a unique position due to its location within the United Helpers Maplewood Facility. The children in our program are neighbors with the Maplewood residents, and we use this proximity to involve the children in an intergenerational program. Intergenerational programs strengthen communities and contribute to both a healthy aging process and the social development of children. At Canton Day Care Center we are very proud of this program, and are constantly striving to improve the experiences of the children we serve and the community around us. Keyword: Shared Site

By developing quality intergenerational programming, we have created an environment where generations can come together to interact with each other in a healthy and mutually pleasing way. Our approach embraces the spirit of The Eden Alternative, utilizing a series of comprehensive and compassionate activities that bring joy to program participants. Keyword: Shared Site

KAHELC is open daily Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Center provides quality care and educational programs for children ranging in age from 6 weeks through six years. There are three separate classrooms serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Because the Center is located at Kendal at Hanover, the children benefit from the wide variety of offerings available on the 64-acre campus, including access to hiking trails, access to transportation for field trips, and indoor and outdoor gross-motor areas. One of our finest features is our Intergenerational Program—an opportunity for the children to spend time with our older citizens. Intergenerational programs support healthy development of young children and older adults gain personal satisfaction by volunteering, building relationships with children and staff and contributing to the academic success of young children. Keyword: Shared Site