Vivian set out to learn something new—but gained a meaningful connection along the way. Hear about her experience working with volunteer Sydney and the unexpected joy of creating, learning, and connecting together.
Adele Dressner and Bailee Stein aren’t sure when they first met. It might have been in a theater program. Or perhaps it was story sharing. Either way, they know it was at a DOROT summer program, and that they quickly felt a connection. The fact that Bailee is a high school student and Adele is […]
"When we break down the walls that keep age groups apart, something essential returns to all of us," writes DOROT's Judith Turner in "Generations Today," from the American Society on Aging.
Many older adults are surprised by how much they enjoy connecting with teens— and by the fun and meaning our intergenerational programs bring to their lives.
DOROT was honored to be named as a finalist in the 4th Annual NYC Imagine Awards 2024, chosen from over 230 other organizations across the city as one of NYC metro’s most effective and innovative nonprofit organizations. Below, watch the video produced for the Imagine Awards, highlighting our work to bring the generations together and […]
This wonderful story from NPR’s All Things Considered introduces Andrea and Angelo, an older adult and high school student who formed a friendship at DOROT last summer. Connecting people from different generations is a powerful way to combat social isolation and loneliness–and it’s at the heart of everything we do. Listen below: Read the full […]
Did you catch us on TV? An intergenerational friendship formed at DOROT was featured last week on ABC’s Tamron Hall Show! Emmett Daniels, 18, and Antoinette-Marie Williams, 77, first met when they were paired as part of DOROT’s Intergenerational Chess program, which brought together high school students and older adults for weekly games. Though the […]
Are you looking for a fun, new way to connect with teens? Look no further than GENuine Connections™, DOROT’s new virtual intergenerational program launched this fall. Adults 65+ and high school students from all over New York City are joining together over Zoom in small groups for weekly brain games, sensory art and storytelling workshops, […]
Intergenerational connections are going virtual! DOROT is one of only 13 New York City-based organizations to receive a grant through the Eisner Foundation’s new New York City grantmaking program. The $150,00 grant will allow DOROT to expand our Virtual Teen Internship program model as a stand-alone digital platform that will benefit older adults and teens throughout […]
To understand the magic of Generations Helping Generations, look no further than Marilyn Warner and Nathaniel Tanenbaum. Marilyn and Nathaniel met this summer in DOROT’s Summer Teen Internship Program (STIP). A young-at-heart 70+ Upper West Sider, Marilyn came to DOROT looking for connection during the pandemic. Nathaniel, an 18-year-old high school senior from Brooklyn, joined […]
