Bridges Together Inc.

04/07/2020

Are you looking about ways to celebrate Passover and Easter while staying-at-home? Check out this week's post and suggestions! https://www.bridgestogether.org/bridging-generations-celebrating-holidays-while-social-distancing/

03/30/2020

We have the opportunity to bridge generations while social distancing.We have the power to choose our focus. It's Women's History month. Our executive director, Andrea J. Fonte Weaver, shares some ways to celebrate women, to learn from them and to connect with them in meaningful activities and conversations.

While COVID-19 brings our world to a pause and we plea for protection, health and resources, it is important for each of us to pause, remember to be grateful and connect with those whom we love. In…

03/19/2020

In these tumultuous times, our executive director, Andrea Weaver, shares 9 lessons she is practicing - filled with her unique hope and joy.

Andrea J. Fonte Weaver, Executive Director and Founder of Bridges Together, shares 9 lessons she has learned that she is now using to help those in her multi...

01/30/2020

𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗢𝗳 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮: 𝗔𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁
Announcing a writing contest for high school and college students from across the U.S. and Canada to pen the best profile of someone who is living with or who has passed from Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia. Nearly 50 million people worldwide have dementia. Their stories deserve to be told, even if they can no longer tell them themselves. We hope that you’ll join others in shining a light on dementia by submitting your loved one’s story. Tons of prizes are up for grabs! Winners will be featured across all platforms and invited to celebrate at an exclusive 2020 gathering.

𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟭𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟬.
Submit your story here: https://humansofdementia.submittable.com/submit/143566/humans-of-dementia-an-intergenerational-storytelling-contest

01/02/2020

It is so awesome to see the variety of programs that unite generations together.

Last month, students in grades 3-5 at Botsford Elementary completed an “artwork takeover” of the Beaumont Commons independent apartment building in Farmington Hills. The senior living community has…

11/16/2019

"Do you know about the work our fifth graders are doing with Bridges Together? It’s a non-profit organization connecting elementary-aged students with seniors in the community. This is our fourth year working with the intergenerational program called Bridges: Our Stories™, which promotes mutual respect, understanding, and friendship between generations."

Continue reading more about their IG success here: https://bit.ly/356PD3f

10/21/2019

10/18/2019

“This year we are hoping to interest young children, teenagers, young adults, and older adults to join activities and to spend time together, teaching each other and enjoying one another’s company.”

RIO GRANDE — The Social Work Council and the Social Work Program is gearing up for the 19th annual Intergenerational Festival.The event will take pla

10/16/2019

Pilmuir Nursery paid a visit to Meadowlark Care Home on Mannachie Road.

10/12/2019

For over four years, Wauchope Public School's senior art group has been visiting Mary Knoll Aged Care facility to participate in an intergenerational art program.

The artworks produced contain imagery which references special memories for both students and residents and the process encourages sharing and story-telling.

10/11/2019

"Adams agrees with the Bridges Together philosophy—that interaction programs are a vaccination against ageism and a prescription for longevity." Gannon University

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10/09/2019

The intergenerational Treehouse Community is an award-winning model that gives purpose and engagement opportunities for older adults as a strategy to support children who’ve experienced foster care. Help shape the future and end social isolation!

Re-Envisioning Foster Care in America Movement: Treehouse Foundation.

The Treehouse Foundation & the Heller School @ Brandeis University are delighted to announce that... REGISTRATION for REFCA 2019 IS OPEN! As we highlight foster care innovation from around the country, you will be inspired by 3 nationally recognized Keynote Speakers (Elise Cutini, Pivotal; Steve Gro...