Intergenerational Program Database

Generations United collects and shares information on intergenerational programs across the United States. We currently have a program in every state with over 800 programs in the database. You can search programs below by keywords or state.

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  1. Changing the Narrative
    The Intergenerational Conversations on Ageism toolkit provides you with activities and guidelines for facilitating in-person or virtual conversations. Ageism is the stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination against people on the basis of their age, and it's pervasive! It can be directed toward younger people and older people. It can also show up in our own self-beliefs, which is called internalized ageism. Ultimately, it reduces opportunities and diminishes us all. Bringing people of all ages together to discuss their experiences with aging and ageism is an opportunity to find common ground.
    • Intergenerational Conversations on Ageism
    • , Denver, CO, 80212
    • Kris Geerken
    • (303) 981-6919
    • kris[at]changingthenarrativeco.org
  2. Montessori Intergenerational Learning Communities
    An innovative, intergenerational response to the critical workforce needs in the Early Childhood Field and to the unprecedented departure of older Americans from the workforce. Our program recruits, trains and deploys older adults to serve in the Early Childhood Field in the state of Colorado.
    • Early Childhood Service Corps
    • , Denver, CO,
    • Lisa Armao
    • lisa[at]earlychildhoodservicecorps.org
  3. Kavod Senior Life: Music & Memory
    Music & Memory helps our residents who suffer from a wide range of cognitive and physical challenges. They find renewed meaning and connection in their lives through the gift of personalized music shared with young adults who work together to build music playlists, listen to music, and talk about the memories of the music together. It bridges the generation gap and brings joy and happiness to all participants. Our goal and mission is to improve the quality of life of our residents through intergenerational programming through the sharing of music from generations. We train the students on how to set up personalized music playlists for themselves and our residents . These music favorites – specifically the beloved songs from a person’s formative years – tap deep memories not lost to memory issues or dementia. It can bring listeners back to life, enabling them to feel like themselves again, to converse, socialize, and stay present. Over the past 4 years we have served over 300+ older adults and 300+ college students. Keyword: Program of Merit
    • 22 South Adams St., Denver, CO, 80209
  4. A Little Help
    A Little Help is a Colorado nonprofit that connects neighbors of all ages to empower older adults to thrive in their homes and communities. Using the evidence-based national Village Movement model, A Little Help mobilizes community volunteers provide non-medical services to neighbors while forging meaningful connections. Older adults receive help with a variety of services, including transportation, housework, and friendly visits, and are invited to engage in regularly scheduled local and intergenerational events and programming. Intergenerational connection is at the heart of each service and event provided by A Little Help, and we also create intentional intergenerational programming. Programs like Teen Team, which pairs middle/high school students with older mentors, highlight the reciprocity of intergenerational relationships. Both older and younger neighbors are providing value and support to one another, with students helping around the home and yard and older members sharing stories and providing mentorship, and both feel that they are the volunteer. A Little Help strives to break down the siloes that segment our society and strengthen community for people of all ages. Reciprocity exemplified when our older neighbors provide presence, rootedness, mentorship, and wisdom to younger members of A Little Help. Intergenerational interdependence creates a beautiful community.
    • 2755 South Locust Street Suite 220, Denver, CO, 80222
    • Hilary Simmons, Executive Director
    • (720) 242-9032
    • hilary[at]alittlehelp.org
    • Ignacio Early Learning Program/Senior Center
    • 15345 Hwy 172, Ignacio, CO, 81137
    • Debra Herrera
    • 970-563-4561
    • dherrera[at]sucap.org
    • 350 S. Dahlia St., Denver, CO, 80246
    • Debbie MacKillop
    • 303-316-6324
    • dmackillop[at]jccdenver.org
  5. Davis Phinney Foundation
    Parkinson’s Sidekicks is an intergenerational program that brings together youth and people with Parkinson’s to share their stories in fun and creative ways that promote mutual understanding and foster connections. In four highly interactive sessions, Sidekicks offers a variety of opportunities for creative expression that help participants learn new things and gain insights into one another’s experiences. The goal of Parkinson’s Sidekicks is to foster positive, meaningful connections between youth and people with Parkinson’s. The program provides an opportunity for people with Parkinson’s to open themselves up to a unique experience to connect with the community. Youth participants in Sidekicks also have a lot to gain; an understanding about Parkinson’s, learning ways to practice a positive mindset and to understand people with different experiences than their own – including those with neurological disorders like Parkinson’s.
    • Parkinson’s Sidekicks
    • 357 S. McCaslin Blvd, Suite 105, Louisville, CO, 80027
    • Kayla Ferguson
    • (720)457-0211
    • kferguson[at]dpf.org
  6. Spellbinders
    Spellbinders is dedicated to restoring the art of oral storytelling to connect elders to youth, weaving together the wisdom of diverse cultures throughout time. Spellbinders trains individuals, mostly 60 and better, in the art of oral storytelling, and places these individuals as volunteer storytellers in schools. Volunteers return to the same classrooms each month throughout the school year. There are 22 chapters in 6 states.
    • P.O. Box 1986, Basalt, CO,
    • Catherine Johnson, Executive Director
    • 970-544-2389
    • catherine[at]spellbinders.org
  7. OASIS Intergenerational Tutoring – Jefferson County Public Schools
    You can change a life by providing the individual attention that helps children build confidence and success. Opportunities are available in Jefferson County Public Schools 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.
    • OASIS Intergenerational Tutoring
    • 1829 Denver West Drive, Golden, CO, 80401
    • Jan Clover
    • (719) 481-8372
    • tutoringclover[at]gmail.com
  8. A Little Help
    A Little Help's mission is to connect neighbors to help older adults thrive. As the largest model to grow out of the National Village Movement, a grassroots effort that began to support older adults in safely aging in place, ALH equips local neighborhood volunteers with the tools needed to fill service gaps and help older adults remain independent in their homes and connected to the community. It offers a range of intergenerational programs, including Teen Team, Scouts and Sages, Care Share, and Tough Talks to foster community, provide education to people of every age, and enrich the lives of elders and volunteers alike! Keyword: Program of Distinction
    • 288 Clayton Street , Suite 202, Denver,, CO, 80206
    • Paul Ramsey
    • 720-242-9032
    • paul[at]alittlehelp.org