Intergenerational Community
We envision a community where intergenerational interactions are the norm.
Our communities will intentionally promote healthy living by providing opportunities for sharing information, support, and connections between generations.
(Aging Well Whatcom Blueprint, 2019)
Because participants in the 2019 Aging Well Whatcom Summit indicated such strong interest in the focus area of intergenerational community, it’s included in the 2020 Workplan. In late February, a group of interested community members met to discuss ways to implement the intergenerational community aspect of the Blueprint.
Please let us know if you’d like to get updates, meeting invitations, and information about intergenerational community building in Whatcom County.
What’s already happening? We invite you to share ways you see intergenerational community being built in your neighborhood, organization, school, or faith community.
In the US and around the world, there is growing interest in connecting across generations. Here are some of the most useful resources we’ve found.