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About Mending The Gap Inc

Location:

52 Gwinnett Drive, Suite D, Lawrenceville, GA 30046, US

Mission Statement

Our Mission Statement is to Inspire youth and enrich the lives of older adults through collaboration, support and intergenerational programs. Since 2010, Mending The Gap has been transforming the aging experience through our innovative approach to providing basic needs assistance while bridging the generational gap. Our intergenerational initiative, not only help increase youth's aging awareness and develop a sense of caring and respect for the elderly, but also offer older people chances to share their childhood life experiences. Please visit our website at www.mending-the-gap.org for more information on various programs and volunteer opportunities.

Description

Mending The Gap is a 501(c3) nonprofit organization that provides an opportunity for young people and senior citizens to come together to share talents, resources, and support. Mending the Gap Inc. provides basic needs support services to help improve the lives ofvulnerable senior citizens, while connecting youth and older adults that will create healthy and fulfilling relationships.

Mending programs:

The Bridge Program:assigns groups of teens and adult volunteers to interact and engage in various activities with seniors, living independently and also in assisted living facilities.

S.O.S. (Save Our Seniors): Seeks to meet the growing needs of our seniors in Gwinnett County by providing toiletries/personal care items, cleaning supplies and food each month.

Connect2Connect: Free computer training for seniors

Be A Friend: Once or twice per week a compassionate group of senior volunteers reaches out with a friendly call or visit to seniors who live alone, and to offer a word of encouragement, have a quick chat or form a meaningful relationship.