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Changes at "Home Repair Liaisons for Older Adults"
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This project will connect youth with older adults, providing basic home repair services while fostering intergenerational engagement and workforce training opportunities.
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Elite Learners, Inc. will deliver a 4-week after-school training program in East Flatbush, Canarsie, and Flatbush. Youth participants will learn home repair skills and work alongside older adults in the community. The program will include mentorship, job readiness training, and stipends for participants, emphasizing service and community building.
Elite Learners, Inc. applied to strengthen its commitment to empowering youth and building intergenerational connections. With a track record in community-based mentorship, job readiness training, and anti-violence programs, the organization is well-positioned to implement this project. We bring deep community ties in our service.
This project will enhance intergenerational connections, improve safety and well-being among older adults, and provide youth with essential skills, job readiness, and a sense of purpose. It supports the community’s resilience and fosters positive change.
We are most excited about creating opportunities for youth to gain valuable skills while positively impacting the lives of older adults in our community. We look forward to witnessing the bonds formed and the confidence built among the young participants.
Implementing Organization: Elite Learners, Inc.
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Website https://www.elitelearners.org