INTERAGES

A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO BUILDING BRIDGES ACROSS GENERATIONS AND CULTURES.

Congratulations: Intergenerational Bridges on your 20th Anniversary!

Interages and the Smithsonian National Postal Museum present
a new intergenerational program: Heroes on Stamps

Taken during the HEROES ON STAMPS event on June 2nd at the Smithsonian Postal Museum. Kim St. John (2nd from Left) from Rosa Parks Middle School stands with student participants in the HEROES ON STAMPS PROGRAM (in no particular order) Jordan McDonald, Indira Bhatia, Devi Srinivasan, Kristina Falcon, Patrick Green, Nathan Vorachack, Annie Feinroth and Ben Wishmann. Also, pictured are the older adult volunteers who participated in this program Mr. John Thoren, Ms. Shaileshi Kothary and Ms. Evelyn Perlmutter.

To learn more about the Heroes on Stamps program visit the Smithsonian Postal Museum website.

Over two decades serving the community

Interages' intergenerational programs have brought children and older adults together for over 21 years. Since 1986 thousands of children from hundreds of schools and hundreds of isolated older adults from senior facilities have benefited from participation in our programs. Over the years hundreds of dedicated and caring older adult volunteers and tutors, who are the heart of Interages, have made a significant difference in the lives of children.

Generations working together

Children exposed to positive adult role models learn from the knowledge and experience their elders have to offer. Stereotypes and fears about youth and aging are dispelled when both generations communicate and work together. Sharing personal histories and life experience improves understanding across generations. Children learn and experience compassion and the value of community service. Direct involvement with children helps older adults stay active and connected to their community, and provides opportunities for them to live more productive, happier lives. Older adult volunteers develop friendships with children and other volunteers that may reduce a sense of loss or isolation. Involvement in meaningful work increases each participant's sense of personal fulfillment and self-worth.

Selected as one of Greater Washington's "Best Small Charities" by the Catalogue for Philanthropy.

Award of Excellence in Older Volunteer Program Management presented by the MetLife Foundation and the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a)