For All Ages is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization connecting the generations and inspiring action to end loneliness, reduce ageism, and improve mental, physical, and social health.
For All Ages, Inc.
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For All Ages is CT's only nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting the generations and inspiring action to end loneliness, reduce ageism, and improve mental, physical, and social health.
We invite you to join our mission because
life is an adventure best shared together!
More than 60% of us are feeling lonely today, detrimentally impacting our mental and physical health. Loneliness is linked to an increased risk of anxiety, depression, substance abuse, suicide, heart disease, stroke, and dementia. The negative health impacts of loneliness and isolation are equal to smoking 15 cigarettes/day and are more detrimental to health than obesity.
And having a positive view of aging reduces the risk of dementia and increases longevity by 7.5 years.
Since launching in 2019, we have connected 1,600 older adults and youth/young adults across 82 CT towns for 10,000 impactful hours.
Ending loneliness. Reducing ageism. Improving health.
And we've provided education on social health to more than 3,300 people.
A few of our current programs are:
Our virtual Tea @ 3 Community sessions run twice a year and connect dozens of college students with older adults across CT. When joining the 12-week Tea @ 3 Community, adults age 55+ and college students are paired based on common interests. These 'Tea-Mates' connect virtually and enjoy Community-wide live Zoom events. This program reduces loneliness and ageism and provides a sense of purpose and belonging.
Our Buddies & Bobbers Learn-to-Fish Fishing Derby connects youth ages 5-12 who have not had the chance to fish or experience the natural wonders of the wild with experienced, older adult anglers for a wholesome, health-boosting morning of mentorship and fun.
Our Joyful Notes Project has provided 12,000 handmade cards to isolated older adults across central CT, reducing loneliness and letting people know that they are not forgotten.
Visit us at www.forallages.org to learn more.
Ending loneliness is more important than ever before. That's why we've also begun convening The CT Collaborative to End Loneliness, an alliance to foster social connection across the state.
Join us. Together, we can end loneliness and improve the lives of our neighbors.
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Of $10,000 Fundraising Goal
$4,320 in Donations +
$648 Bonus Bucks sponsored by Webster Bank
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