Our NC PreK has partnered with Trinity Living Center all year to bring generations together. We have weekly visits at Trinity Oaks or via Zoom to play games such as BINGO, create art together, and engage in various activities. They even coordinated Santa to visit our kiddos and bring gifts! Both generations have gained so much from this collaborative program.
Heather Fidler, Director for our Catawba site, explains this relationship's impact. "It has been such a pleasure working with Trinity Living Center and seeing the smiles that this partnership has created, crossing generations. The children and adult participants have made lasting memories and touched my heart with their loving interactions. Creating intergenerational relationships by participating in programs such as this improves all participants' social lives and skills and increases feelings of belonging, self-esteem, and well-being. A benefit to all!"
Parents Allison and Mark Doby explains the benefits this community collabortation has had on their son Myers. "Our son has enjoyed the numerous field trips to Trinity Living Center in Salisbury. When Myers talks about these trips, he is full of excitement. Partners In Learning is already teaching our students the importance of volunteering. This topic brings us so much joy as parents as they are preparing our kids to be community stewards."
