Youth + Senior Connections

06/14/2025

Teenagers often get a bad rap, but these Twinsburg students have shown what thoughtful, caring young people can do.

By listening deeply and documenting the stories of local seniors, they’ve made a meaningful impact on their community.

This past month, they delivered the books they created—proof of their hard work and genuine respect.

Proud to see this generation stepping up and making a difference

06/14/2025

What a beautiful end to a year of connection! 💛

Manchester students shared LifeBooks with their Kenmore senior partners—celebrating a journey of stories, friendship, and impact.

The room was full of hugs, fist bumps, and heartfelt tears.

Thank you to everyone who brought this to life!

06/14/2025

What happens when Manchester 8th graders team up with active adults from the Kenmore Community Center to share life stories?

Watch these students open up about their journey with the LifeBook Project—a program that brings generations together to capture and celebrate life experiences through storytelling.

At first, they didn’t know what to expect... But through laughter, wisdom, and real conversations, they discovered just how powerful intergenerational connection can be.

If you believe in the power of connection, this video will inspire you.

Like, comment, and share to help us celebrate the stories that bring us together. 💙

https://youtu.be/-EEEkuO58IU?si=803dicbyo0Ru_upM

What happens when 8th graders from Manchester Middle School and seniors throught Kenmore Community Center come together to share life stories? 💙 Watch as th...

01/20/2025

As we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, it’s a fitting time to reflect on the power of service and community. I was honored to discuss the Youth + Senior Connections Program on the Fox 8 morning show today, where students and seniors come together to serve one another through storytelling, mentorship, and genuine connections.

A heartfelt thank you to Todd Meany Fox 8 News for his thoughtful conversation and to Producer Margaret Daykin for making the experience so seamless. It was such a privilege to be part of the Fox 8 News team’s commitment to sharing stories that uplift and inspire!

Here's the link - https://fox8.com/video/unique-partnership-between-students-seniors-creates-priceless-stories/10384523/

Ariana Del Re created a unique business called 'Write My LifeBook' where she gathers information and produces a personal biography for the client. Out of this idea and her unique format of questions, Ariana expanded the concept to create partnerships between high school students and seniors. Fox 8's...

01/19/2025

As we prepare to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. tomorrow, we reflect on one of his powerful truths: “Not everyone can be famous but everyone can be great because greatness is determined by service.”

In this clip, student Ki partners with three-time Coretta Scott King Award-winning author Angela Johnson in a remarkable act of service. When Angela struggles to recall details of her celebrated career, Ki steps in, reading her books alongside her and helping fill in the gaps.

But the service flows both ways. Angela shares her life’s wisdom and experiences, mentoring Ki as they work together. This connection exemplifies Dr. King’s vision—two individuals, from different generations, serving each other and building a better future through understanding and compassion.

This partnership shows that service isn’t just an action; it’s a connection that uplifts everyone involved.

https://youtu.be/gclsD8s9Pcw

11th-grade student Ki sits down with celebrated author Angela Johnson, a resident at a local senior community, to interview her and document her life for her...

01/10/2025

When Kids and Seniors Connect, Magic Happens

There’s something so special about bringing kids and seniors together. 💛 Seniors get to share their life stories, and kids learn from their wisdom in ways that stick with them forever.

Through the Youth + Senior Connections Program, we see these moments create smiles, build understanding, and remind us all how much we have in common—no matter our age.

Want to see how powerful these connections can be? Check out this heartwarming story:

https://writemylifebook.com/the-power-of-kids-and-seniors-coming-together/

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The power of kids and seniors coming together is just that, powerful. In a world that seems to be constantly moving at the speed of light, there's something truly magical about the bond between kids and seniors. It's a bond that

01/09/2025

It’s hard to put into words what it really feels like to bring young people and older adults together and watch the magic of their connection unfold. The laughter, the stories, the shared understanding—it’s something you truly have to see to believe.

I’m sharing this video because it’s as close as I can come to bringing you into the room with us. It captures the heart of what happens when generations come together to share, learn, and grow. I hope it inspires you as much as it inspires me every day. ❤️

https://youtu.be/bP5cWlcM6HI

When generations meet, something extraordinary happens. In this one-minute video, watch as young students and senior residents connect in heartfelt moments o...