The end of the year offers an incredible opportunity to reflect on what truly matters — and to invest in a brighter tomorrow. At Generations United, we're dedicated to improving the lives of children, youth, older adults, and grandfamilies and creating a world where people of all ages can thrive.

As we gear up to launch our transformative three-year strategic plan, your support has never been more critical. By contributing today, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping initiatives that promote intergenerational connection, understanding, and well-being.

And here's the best part: Every donation made by December 31 will be matched dollar-for-dollar by our Board of Directors. That means your impact will be doubled, making your generosity go even further.

No gift is too small to make a difference. Together, let's create a future where every generation is empowered and supported. Donate today!

Generations United Featured in Aging Today Podcast

Generations United Executive Director Donna Butts joined Mark Turnbull, Aging Today Podcast Host, and Lauren Dunning, Director Future of Aging at Milken Institute, for the latest Aging Today Podcast episode. They explore the importance of intergenerational living as a solution to loneliness and isolation among seniors and younger generations. Listen to the full conversation here.

Call for Sessions Deadline Extended — Submit your proposal to present by December 20th

The Call for Sessions deadline for Generations United's 23rd Global Intergenerational Conference has been extended to December 20, 2024. We hope you will submit a proposal for an educational session at the conference. Submissions must be completed online. Download the session guidelines and instructions (Word Doc) for more information. 

Know a person, program, or organization doing outstanding work? Nominate them for a Generations United Award! We're celebrating outstanding leadership and innovation at the 23rd Global Intergenerational Conference. Submit your nomination today!

Registration is also open for the conference, which will be held June 25-27, 2025 in Louisville, KY! Take advantage of the lowest possible rate by registering today.

From April 2024 to September 2024, our partners at ZERO TO THREE and the National Caucus and Center on Black Aging (NCBA) held a five-session learning community devoted to sharing outreach strategies for connecting with and supporting kinship/grandfamilies. After the conclusion of the learning community, we worked together to prepare a toolkit to share the learning more widely. This page links to the five pieces of the toolkit.

As always, the Network is accepting individual requests for assistance from professionals who work in systems or organizations that serve kinship/grandfamilies. Fill out the request assistance form to receive support from our team. Learn more and sign up to access our resources!

Pride Intergenerational Housing Program

A new Pride Intergenerational Housing Program in Western Australia will bridge generations to combat loneliness. The program will match older LGBTQIA+ people with LGBTQIA+ students, particularly those from non-English speaking countries. GRAI (GLBTI Rights in Aging Inc.) will act as matching service that will link the needs and preferences of both older LGBTI people and LGBTIQA+ students. Once a mutually beneficial and appropriate housing match has been formed, GRAI will continue to check-in with both parties as a third-party support. The 18- month pilot is coordinated by GRAI and funded by a Lotterywest grant. Read more about the Pride Intergenerational Housing Program here.

Share Your Social Connection Innovations with Commit to COnnect and engAGED

The Commit to Connect and engAGED Call for Innovations is open through December 13. Submissions of social connection programs, services, or interventions will be considered for inclusion in the Social Engagement Innovations Hub. We know that Generations This Week readers have innovative programs that promote social connection. We hope you will consider sharing your great initiatives and submit them by December 13th! Learn more.