Our Mission
To enhance the lives of senior citizens through empowered interactions with youth.
Why We're More Important Now Than Ever:
– Seniors are being physically isolated because they are at the highest risk for severe illness related to COVID-19. This isolation, however, puts their mental and social health at risk too. It’s a double-edged sword.
– It has been proven that social disconnection, while necessary to help stem the tide of virus transmission, puts seniors at greater risk for depression and anxiety.
– Family cannot always be there, and, for some seniors, there is no family to lean on. That’s where we step in virtually, ready to offer support, compassion, a sympathetic ear, much-needed hope and a welcome smile.
– We truly believe that helping one person may not change the whole world, but it can change the whole world for that one person.
"I remember the first time I volunteered with Joining Generations. I was nervous but also excited. The seniors that I
met were so sweet and taught me a lot about life and careers during our events. As I attended more events, I began to develop friendships with the seniors. I absolutely loved this organization and wanted to play a bigger role in it. I was thrilled when I was elected as president of my chapter and I could not wait to help our members be a part of the change in our community as I was my first two years in Joining Generations. Now, as I'm about to graduate high school, I can proudly say that my leadership and interpersonal skills have tremendously improved. Joining Generations gave me the opportunity to put my ideas and skills into action. The skills that I learned through this organization will be the foundation to my success in college and my career"
Laya Vadapalli
Chapter President