Intergenerational Program Database

Mending the Gap offers FREE computer training to teach seniors basic computer and Internet skills so they can access benefits, such as food stamps and Medicaid, and email family and friends. Keyword: Shared Site

A unique feature of the center is its purposeful design that integrates adult activities with the adjoining preschool. The result is a program that mutually benefits young children and older adults in an atmosphere that resembles a small village. The caring environment is complemented by a well trained staff and a schedule of activities that stimulates physical and mental well being. Interaction with the preschool children takes place via structured activities and through spontaneous casual interactions. Keyword: Shared Site

Run by the Nisei Veterans Memorial Center, our preschool is co-located with an adult day care facility operated by Maui Adult Day Care Centers. Each day, a portion of our activities are shared learning experiences with the seniors. Keyword: Shared Site

Intergenerational Recreation Center

Hosts an annual anti-hunger Intergenerational Advocacy Seder, “Through a Different Lens,” around the theme “Let All Who Are Hungry Come and Eat.” Featuring two national Jewish agencies’ perspectives on hunger and related policy issues; high school and college students, young adults, seniors and community leaders are invited to participate in this program, which is presented in the format of a Passover Seder with informative content about the problems of hunger and food insecurity in the United States. A Haggadah – prepared by Jewish Council for Public Affairs, Mazon: A Jewish Response to Hunger and the JCRC – will provoke a thoughtful, intergenerational dialogue about the Jewish community’s role in hunger activism.

The Mission of Grand Kids is to bridge LIFE between generations through compassion, friendship, respect, and responsibility. Grand Kids (GK) clubs provide an enriching experience by training & mentoring teenagers to communicate with residents in assisted living facilities and other senior communities. The training includes personal situations to give the students an understanding and appreciation of the difficulties in seniors' lives. The experienced students can become the trainers for the incoming members; this method increases self-confidence, esteem, communication skills, and clear thinking. After completing sensitivity training, the students pair up and choose a grandparent (GP) to adopt. The GP comes from lists agreed upon by OURAIM and participating assisted living facilities The Grand Kids meet with the seniors for seven weeks. Topics include “How was life 70 years ago without TV’s and computers"; "What type of entertainment and education you had"; “How did you earn a living”; “How are things different/same.” After the weeks of visits, sharing, and learning, the Grand Kids team assembles a personalized “Memory Book” of their GP partner; it is a personal and moving experience for all parties.

The Academy is a life long learning organization for adults on the Eckerd College campus. There are many opportunities for participants to work with the students. Programs include mentoring, tutoring, participating in service learning projects and advising student clubs.

A project started by twin brothres, Gabriel and Daniel Vasquez. They play their instruments at different adult day cares, assisted living facilities, and rehab centers in Miami-Dade County. Shows include different hipanic and American songs from the Golden Age for the senior citizens. The seniors sing, dance and express their love for music, remembering their youth.

GrandMentor connects American seniors and elementary school children in a mutually beneficial relationship to promote successful aging and education. Our venture pairs disadvantaged children who have Internet access at school and/or home with at-home or at-day center volunteer senior citizens by using free videoconferencing (i.e. Skype) tools and proprietary teaching guides specific to high quality children’s literature. The social impact is two-fold: (1) Children improve academic achievement with free personalized literacy tutoring. (2) Senior volunteers prevent cognitive decline/isolation by giving back.

AARP Foundation Experience Corps is a community-based volunteer program that empowers people over 50 to serve as tutors to help students become better readers by the end of third grade. It is a proven “triple win,” helping students succeed, older adults thrive, and communities grow stronger. The program ensures volunteer success through extensive training, peer networks, and ongoing evaluation. Experience Corps employs a structured, evidence-based model that improves the overall reading ability of students by building their fluency, accuracy, and comprehension skills. We focus on outcomes, inspiring volunteers to disrupt the cycle of poverty by making a lasting difference in the lives of America’s most vulnerable children.