Upcoming Shared Site Learning Network Virtual Event - Register today!

Join us for the upcoming Shared Site Learning Network Virtual Event, "Creating Inclusive, Intergenerational Spaces in the LGBTQIA+ Community," on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 from 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET. We'll explore generational differences and commonalities in the LGBTQIA+ community and discuss how ageism, homophobia, cultural/religious values, and life course inequalities impact LGBTQIA+ people and the nature of intergenerational relations. Presenters will share ideas for creating safe spaces and programs that intentionally bring people of different ages together to engage in meaningful exchange, advocate for policy changes, and foster intergenerational empathy. Register today!

This webinar is presented as part of Generations United’s Shared Site Learning Network which is made possible with support from The Eisner Foundation.

Register for the Virtual Release of Our New Intergenerational Housing Blueprint

Join us on Oct. 24 from 2:00 to 3:30 PM ET for the release of Healthier Lives Across Generations: A Blueprint for Intergenerational Living. We will unveil innovative strategies for cultivating intergenerational living and hear from thought leaders and fellow advocates dedicated to creating safe and sustainable housing that improves health and well-being for all generations. This is an event you won't want to miss! Stay tuned for more details. Register today.

This release event is funded in part by the Cambia Health Foundation. The creation of the Blueprint was supported by the RRF Foundation for Aging and the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation. We thank them for their support.

Generations United is now accepting applications to recognize outstanding intergenerational programs that connect younger and older people in the United States. The Program of Distinction and Program of Merit designations are based on the criteria that underpin the effectiveness of any intergenerational program and are intended to recognize the rich diversity among programs that involve older and younger generations. Applications are due November 7, 2024. Learn more and apply!

Using U.S. Census Bureau data, the Annie E. Casey Foundation has calculated updated statistics showing that 2,463,000 children in the United States - 3% of all children in the country - are living in kinship families. The U.S. Census Bureau has also released its 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates for children, grandparents, and grandchildren. This new information is all available on the Kinship/Grandfamilies Data page of our website.

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!

Methil Care Village

With an investment from the Fife Council and consultation from Generations Working Together, Methil Care Village promotes intergenerational connections and a sense of belonging. Built around a village green that will be open to the entire community, the site includes a new 36-bed residential home, a 39-place nursery for 2-4-year-olds, and 35 extra care and specific needs bungalows for older people. Each property has a large garden area to encourage growing produce and socializing. Careful planning regarding the use of space and shared decision-making are hallmarks of this project. Issues such as dementia and child-friendly décor and color schemes, kind of furniture (adult and child-size), and accessibility to toilets for children and older adults were considered. Tailored intergenerational training for early years and care home staff was provided by Generations Working Together and efforts have been made to demystify preconceived stereotypes among children and older people. Learn more about Methil Care Village here.

Ageism Awareness Day is October 9

Oct. 9 is Ageism Awareness Day! Generations United is joining the American Society on Aging (ASA) and others across the country to draw attention to the existence and impact of ageism in our society and how we can reframe aging in our communities. Intergenerational practices are one of the most effective tools in combatting ageism. To learn more, check out the recording from our webinar Intergenerational Solutions to Combatting Ageism Across the Lifespan. Learn more about Ageism Awareness Day and how you can get involved by visiting ASA's website here.

William Penn Foundation Request For Proposals Now Live

Eight Requests for Proposals (RFPs) from the William Penn Foundation (WPF) are now live. Funding areas include arts and culture, children and families, and the environment and public space. For each of these RFPs, the WPF will host an optional informational webinar covering details including eligibility, process, and timeline, with time for grant seekers to ask questions of their team. Learn more about the requests for proposals here.

Order Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests

At-home COVID-19 tests are again available at no cost through a partnership between the HHS Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response and the United States Postal Service. These tests will detect the currently circulating COVID-19 variants and are intended for use through the end of 2024. Each order will include four tests. Learn how you can order online here.

Check out Staying Connected While Staying Apart: Intergenerational Programs & the COVID-19 Pandemic for examples of virtual and remote intergenerational programs and lessons learned during the pandemic.