Intergenerational Program Database

Each month, residents of Warm Hearth are visited by Micah’s Soup for Seniors volunteers. They receive food and a social visit from volunteers from various academic, civic, and religious groups.

The Jefferson Area Board for Aging (JABA) mission is to "Promote, establish and preserve sustainable communities for healthy aging that benefit individuals and families of all ages." There is frequent intergenerational contact at this site.

The Georgetown Independent School District (GISD) leads many intergenerational program efforts. These include: recruiting senior mentors and tutors into the schools; co-sponsoring an annual senior spelling bee; arranging joint performances with the high school and Sun City choirs; inviting veterans to be recognized at school Veterans Day ceremonies; and sending school buses to shuttle the Sun City “Booster Club” to high school ball games.

The Yad B’Yad Intergenerational Program at Heintz Preschool is designed to bring preschool children together with senior citizens to work together on themed projects including holiday celebrations

During our bear building events youth and seniors make stuffed animals that are then donated to children in the local children's shelters. We make several hundred bears each year and most bear building events are held in assisted and skilled nursing facilities.

You can change a life by providing the individual attention that helps children build confidence and success. Opportunities are available in 4 San Antonio area school districts and 18 other U. S. cities. OASIS volunteer tutors are paired with children in grades K-3 who would benefit from a one-on-one mentoring relationship. Tutors are trained to work with kids using a proven approach to literacy that emphasizes reading, talking and writing. They meet with their students at least once a week throughout the school year, providing a caring, supportive environment where reading and language activities, keyed to the child’s interests, spark curiosity and learning.

An on-site child care center where intergenerational programs are held that create stimulating and transforming moments happen between older residents with dementia and young children. Keyword: Shared Site

Senior prom has long been a rite of passage for America’s teenagers, a time to celebrate and dance with friends. We recently brought the fun and good times of prom to our residents through a mixer with local students from Viewmont High School. We used the beloved tradition of prom to bridge the generational gap, and unite “seniors” who may not have met otherwise. Everyone in attendance dressed up in their finest and enjoyed chatting, dancing, and tasty refreshments.

Each week, our preschool and school age children and aging adults come together at Neighborhood House to share laughter, stories, and experiences that bridge generations. These intergenerational moments are at the heart of what makes our programs so special—nurturing curiosity in children, purpose in adults, and meaningful connections that strengthen the mind, body, and heart for everyone involved.

The Mission of Generations Crossing is to provide high quality, innovative adult and child day care for our ethnically and economically diverse community. We serve a population from ages six weeks to 99 years old currently. Keyword: Shared Site