Intergenerational Program Database

The Pearls of Wisdom are a touring ensemble of elder storytellers. In richly told presentations, the Pearls present stories that illuminate their individual pasts and, in turn, our collective histories.

This annual event brings together people of all ages to fish. The event partners include the Monroe County Fishing Advisory Board, the Reidman Foundation, the Monroe County Parks Department, the Monroe County Office for the Aging, and the NYS DEC.

Generating Community was created as a vehicle where old and young neighbors could talk--rather than complain--with one another. It consists of a weekly workshop that brings older persons from nursing homes, senior and community centers together with youth from pre-school to high school age.

Intergenerational exchange day - seniors come to school

Open Book is an intergenerational early childhood literacy program with adult volunteers reading to children in the pediatric and foster care clinic waiting rooms at Westchester Medical Center and at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of the Marie Fareri Children’s Hospital. In addition Pediatricians at White Plains Hospital are trained to include reading as part of the well child visit. Over 8,000 books are given away for free annually at these locations. Open Book is a partner of the nationally acclaimed “REACH OUT AND READ” program.

A year long pen pal program in which residents from Bishop's Commons and students write letters to each other twice a month during the school year. At the end of the year, the students and older adults meet.

We are a nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of Brooklyn citizens through educational programs that use technology to enhance teaching and learning. Using an intergenerational approach our programs promote three main initiatives: 1.providing digital literacy classes for senior citizens ; 2.assisting adult educators with technology integration tactics; 3.and providing entrepreneurs with technology integrated applications for business development.

In this service-based class, each Pace student is paired with two individuals in a senior community (nursing home, assisted living, or independent living). Over the course of the semester, the college students teach their older students how to:  use email, Google, and Skype; access and manage online photos; and play brain games.

“Hyper-Linking the Generations” is an intergenerational program and curriculum offered by Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) to New York City schools and community centers. The innovative program combines a program for youth with a community-based technology training program for older adults, providing unique opportunities for cross-age interaction, collaborative learning, and concrete skills development for all participants.

Students work twelve or fifteen hours per week at assigned worksites. They work during or after school, depending on the plan created by their school-based Intergenerational Coordinator. Some students go to their worksites on weekends. They are given a variety of assignments at the skilled nursing facility. They may assist with group recreational activities such as Bingo, exercise class or cooking. They may provide direct services such as escorting, letter writing, reading to visually impaired residents, or giving nail salon sessions. At senior centers they may provide telephone reassurance, or make calls to seniors who are absent. Sometimes they work with the site’s administration, helping with office tasks, helping with meal service, setting up for events and decorating for holidays.