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Sarah McKinney Gibson

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Sarah McKinney Gibson is a storytelling and media specialist at CoGenerate (formerly Encore.org).

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Solving Social Problems While Bridging Generational Divides

These three innovators focus on the power of intergenerational connection to stem the mental health crisis affecting older and younger people alike
October 20, 2022
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Teaching History, From Generation to Generation

This Black History Month, meet three educators who are teaching Black history in ways that bring generations together
February 23, 2022
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15 Inspiring People Uniting the Generations

These Gen2Gen Innovation Fellows are bridging generational divides and helping fight ageism, racism and loneliness
October 15, 2021
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Age Segregation, Loneliness and Addiction: Why Aren’t We Connecting the Dots?

12-step programs reduce all three. What can we learn from them?
April 23, 2021
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For Jobseekers With Autism, Having a Mentor Helps

The Hire Autism portal recruits mentors with relevant life experience
March 9, 2021
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An Intergenerational, Multiracial, Virtual Friendship Formed in COVID-19

The story of one 65-year-old and his new Gen Z friend
August 24, 2020
John Frick and students

5 People Finding Purpose By Sharing Wisdom Virtually

From tutoring to being a volunteer "grandma," they're connecting in the pandemic
June 18, 2020
Older couple video chatting.

5 Ways to Support Youth During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Mentoring face-to-face is out, so consider these alternatives
March 23, 2020
Co-Mentoring

Can Co-Mentoring Reduce Ageism in a Multigenerational Workforce?

A novel program in Chicago aims to do just that
November 7, 2019
Grannies Respond

The 'Grannies Respond' Caravan Standing Up for Kids

An upcoming six-day bus trip to protest border policies
July 24, 2018
March for Our Lives

March For Our Lives: How Four 50+ People Are Stepping Up

They'll take to the streets at the March 24 student-led protests
March 22, 2018
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