You can help relieve and prevent social isolation and loneliness among older adults. Your generosity allows us to connect the young and old at free, weekly programs where they build mutually beneficial, joyful friendships.
Each year LBFE Boston connects Boston's college students with hundreds of older adults living in public and affordable housing. Generations enjoy social, digital literacy, and creative arts classes together and share life experiences and skills.
Celebrate the kickoff of Global Intergenerational Week #GIW24 with us TOMORROW with Generations United's #webinar, Intergenerational Solutions to Combatting Ageism Across the Lifespan from 2:00 - 3:00 PM ET. Learn more and register today! buff.ly/3UbmGQf
During this virtual event, you'll have the opportunity to:
🌎 Learn more about the World Health Organization (WHO)'s Global Campaign to Combat Ageism and their guide Connecting Generations: Planning and Implementing Interventions for Intergenerational Contact.
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We’re celebrating Global Intergenerational Week starting this Wednesday, April 24! Join us, Generations United, The Eisner Foundation, and organizations around the world to celebrate all that’s great (and ESSENTIAL!) about #intergenerational connections.
Check out the U.S. events and learn how you can get involved: www.gu.org/projects/giw/
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When it comes to reaching out to others, why do our brains sometimes stand in the way? When we want to be kind, what stops us? This week, Hidden Brain host Shankar Vedantam offers insight into our minds and building connection. Listen to part 1 of 2 today: bit.ly/3U77PFn ... See MoreSee Less
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This week, we're shining a light on Jahnavi Patel, a Northeastern University student who’s volunteered multiple semesters in our Digital Dividends program. Jahnavi is super proactive about doing service, and always engaging at programs! Thank you, Jahnavi!
“I decided to join LBFE because, growing up, my grandma was my best friend, and she is still. Through my relationship with her, I found great value in inter-generational friendships!
I have been able to form even more of these connections through my time with LBFE. I truly appreciate LBFE's mission to empower older adults, especially in bridging the digital divide."
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Have you RSVPed yet? We can't wait to see you at our Multi-Gen mixer in the Fenway community next Thursday! Old, young and everyone in between welcome! Enjoy refreshments, get to know your neighbors and community! Meet our new Executive Director, Cynthia Wilkerson, too! RSVP here! bit.ly/3TYNXnP
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LBFE Boston's spring appeal 2024 just launched! Please join us in our mission to prevent social isolation, build community and offer essential programs to older adults in Boston's public & affordable housing, senior centers, and long-term care facilities. Thank you for making your gift today: bit.ly/4axUixx
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