Our Approach:
Intergenerationalism at Santropol Roulant
The Intergenerational Program at Santropol Roulant harnesses the endless flow of ideas and energy presented by our members of all ages, and funnels them into activities that bring different ages together. Our formula is a simple one: we get together around food, and talk about what excites us, and the dreams we have for our communities.
Since the beginning of Santropol Roulant, when a group of young people decided to start up a meals-on-wheels program, there has been a flow that continues to the creative process behind our intergenerational program. Intergenerationalism is not so much a program, rather than a thread that runs through all activities undertaken by our organization.
- People of different ages and nationalities meet around the meal delivery service.
- Trust is established over time and friendships form.
- We come together to celebrate during our intergenerational activities, suppers, brunches, and parties.
- Conversations deepen and ideas surface.
- These ideas shape our intergenerational projects that are offered to our entire membership.
The magic behind this process is that it is continually looping at different rhythms, and allows for people to get as involved as they want. Some people are happy to come to the brunches and nothing more, while other will get involved throughout the entire flow creating projects and activities of their own. Our Board of Directors for instance is an intergenerational crew with ages ranging form 25 to 85!!
Click here for information on our current and past intergenerational projects.
Click here for our page on Community Care, which outlines our thoughts on a creation of an intergenerational care network.
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