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Mending The Gap Inc

Cause Area

  • Children & Youth
  • Community
  • Seniors

Location

52 Gwinnett DriveSuite DLawrenceville, GA 30046 United States
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Organization Information

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.

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by Linda B. from Suwanee, GA (July 30, 2015)
I helped deliver fresh vegetables to low income seniors, they appreciated receiving help and showed such love to each volunteer. What a blessing to help those in need. Mending the gap is really making a difference. Jesus said when you have done it to the least of these you have done it to me. Senior's need to fellowship with the youth and the youth need to fellowship with seniors, Mending-the-gap makes that happen. The seniors tell their stories and share history, and the youth bring new life back to the seniors. We enrich each other’s lives by continuing to live life to the fullest. I took part in a social event and training; it was so rewarding to give back to those who have helped build this great country of ours. We need to continue to care for and support our seniors and realize we will be seniors one day. Thank you Mending-the-gap for opening my eyes to a rewarding opportunity to love.
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