Bridging Generations
Because Everyone Deserves to Feel Needed.
About Us
Bridging Generations Club was created from one simple but powerful truth:
“The worst sickness anyone can have is loneliness and not feeling needed.” – Ruth
We are a high school student-led club devoted to connecting teens with elderly individuals in our community. Through visits, shared activities, and conversation, we bring joy, companionship, and purpose to both generations.
Our Mission
To bridge the generational gap by forming meaningful, consistent relationships between teens and older adults—ensuring no one feels forgotten, unheard, or unloved.
What We Do
Our club members visit local assisted living homes, nursing homes, and senior centers on a regular basis to:
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Play games like bingo, cards, and checkers
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Create crafts and seasonal decorations
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Listen to life stories and wisdom
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Celebrate birthdays and holidays
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Build real friendships through laughter and time together
Why It Matters
Elderly individuals often face loneliness, isolation, and a lack of daily purpose. Teenagers face a world of constant noise, pressure, and disconnection.
We believe both generations have something beautiful to offer one another.
When teens sit and listen, share and laugh, a bridge forms—and so does healing, joy, and purpose on both sides.
Get Involved
Our Colors
Our Impact
Are you a student looking to make a difference? A parent or grandparent who wants to support our mission? An organization willing to partner?
Here’s how you can join us:
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Students: Join our volunteer team and be matched with an elderly friend
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Adults: Donate supplies, crafts, or help sponsor transportation
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Communities: Invite us to partner with your senior living facility or program
We chose lavender and mint green for a reason:
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Lavender represents wisdom, calm, and nostalgia—a tribute to the lives and memories of our elderly.
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Mint green adds a fresh, hopeful energy that represents youth and growth.
Together, they reflect our mission to blend wisdom and youth into something beautiful.
Since our launch, we’ve:
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Brought smiles to countless residents
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Created intergenerational friendships
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Helped students gain empathy and leadership experience
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Shown that even small acts of kindness can heal loneliness
We track our impact through:
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Stories shared by seniors
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Volunteer feedback
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Monthly visit logs and activity reports
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Feedback from care staff and families
Get in Touch via email or phone.