Matchmakers Spark Friendships Between Teens and Elders

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November 22, 2024 a project of ServiceSpace Diversity is not about how we differ. Diversity is about embracing one another's uniqueness. - Ola Joseph - Matchmakers Spark Friendships Between Teens and Elders Andrea Levitt, 82, and Angelo Williams, 16, are paired by one of several nonprofits “that work to make US society less segregated by age to get the generations together.” Griffin, a non-profit director, pointed out, “We have an epidemic of loneliness and isolation that was exacerbated by the pandemic and has serious consequences.” Additionally, we create communities, services, infrastructure and policies that build up “artificial silos and barriers between the generations. "She says these relationships with the young remind older people of their worth in the world.” And the benefits go both ways. “She says kids need a sympathetic, non-judgmental ear — someone other than their parents.” Angelo signed up thinking it was about him helping older people. But he said, "You get to learn a lot about somebody else and also like, keep their stories with you, and even learn from their experiences and get really great advice." { read more } Be The Change Start a conversation with someone unlike yourself in terms of age. Discover one thing you have in common. What is their unique story? COMMENT | RATE             DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 148,445 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: KindSpring  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  Awakin  //  More