The Intergenerational Center TEMPLE UNIVERSITY presents
Intergenerational Community Building A NEW training workshop for residents, community organizers, and human service practitioners •
A growing older population that seeks opportunities for connection and contribution
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A “racial generation gap” in which the majority of older adults are white and an increasing percentage of youth are African-American, Latino, Asian-American and Native American
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The need to strengthen the social compact that supports and connects people across the life span
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Growing recognition that community change requires new, more comprehensive approaches, not the isolated intervention of individual organizations
The promise of intergenerational community building lies in the intersection of these four important current trends. This two-day, experiential workshop is based on lessons learned from Communities for All Ages, a national, intergenerational community building initiative developed by the Intergenerational Center and currently operating in 20 sites around the country. The workshop explores the potential of intergenerational strategies to improve the well-being of all generations in a community, increase social connection, and promote lifelong civic engagement. Participants will leave with tangible strategies and skills related to the following four strategies: •
Building new organizational alliances and collaborations around critical community concerns;
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Engaging residents of multiple generations in decision making and other leadership roles;
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Creating places, practices and policies that support intergenerational interaction and connection; and
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Employing a lifespan perspective to address local issues such as health, safety, education, the environment and family support.
A national cross-site evaluation of Communities for All Ages (www.communitiesforallages.org) demonstrated the value of these strategies in improving well-being across the lifespan and enhancing the capacity of communities to effectively utilize an intergenerational lens to solve critical concerns. All training sessions are led by professionals from Temple University’s Intergenerational Center who are experienced in intergenerational community building and group facilitation.
Who should attend:
This program is designed for community organizers, community development staff, non-profit managers, resident leaders and others interested in using intergenerational strategies to enhance their community building and community change efforts.
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Content:
The training package includes 1. Two day on-site training which covers: • Engaging age-diverse groups in community change efforts • Expanding organizational collaborations to support multiple generations • Using an intergenerational lens to assess your community • Supporting intergenerational leadership 2. Printed materials: Intergenerational Community Building Resource Guide, Communities for All Ages Lessons Learned Report and Training Participants’ Workbook
Program costs:
$5,000 plus trainer’s travel and expenses: Includes pre-training assessment and planning conference call, two days on site training, and printed materials. Discounts available for smaller organizations with limited budgets and community groups. Please inquire for details.
About Us: Founded in 1979, The Intergenerational Center at Temple University brings generations
together to address critical community concerns and promotes lifelong civic engagement. As an international leader in the intergenerational field, the Center develops innovative intergenerational program models and initiatives that foster cross-age relationships and address critical community concerns. It also builds the capacity of community residents, organizations, institutions, government agencies and funders to utilize intergenerational approaches to enhance their effectiveness, while promoting civic engagement along the lifespan, and conducting evaluation and research that identifies promising practices and generates new knowledge.
Find out how to bring Intergenerational Community Building train the trainer sessions to your community. Call 215-204-4324 or email info@communitiesforallages.org.
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