Welcome to Mending the Gap!
Mending the Gap Inc. provides basic needs and support services to help improve the lives of vulnerable senior citizens, while connecting youth and elderly adults who will create healthy and fulfilling relationships.
OUR VISION:
To provide low-income seniors with supportive services that will alleviate hunger, isolation and loneliness, while inspiring and equipping our youth to become strong and compassionate community leaders.
OUR MISSION:
Inspire youth and enrich the lives of older adults through basic needs support, companionship and intergenerational programs.
Senior Testimonial !
"I would like to take a moment and write Mending The Gap Inc for the incredible program you have started and I am a part of. I am on a small fixed income. Sometimes it is hard stretching that fixed income to be able to purchase groceries, paper goods, and cleaning supplies. Thanks to the monthly supplies received from you, and the connection from the kids, my stress level is lighter. Your kindness truly touches my life in an awesome way. Thanks for all you do".
~ Elaine
HOW WE MAKE AN IMPACT
Each month Mending the Gap serves 350-400 seniors through our various programs;
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Deliver 300+ bags with toiletries, personal care items, non-perishable food and fresh produce.
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Over 100+ youth participate in our weekly Intergenerational programs. Bridging the generational gap, providing companionship, and establishing healthy and positive relationships with our seniors.
Benefit for Seniors:
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Improved health and well-being
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Enhanced life satisfaction
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Decreased loneliness and isolation
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Increased new learning and and social skills
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Positive relationships with younger generations
Benefit for Youth:
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Positive attitudes toward aging, a sense of purpose and community service.
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Learning communication and social skills
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Working for a cause that makes a difference
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Gaining leadership experiences and career skills
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Learning from older adults' wisdom and experiences
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Gain empathy for diversity
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Opportunity to be civically and/or politically engaged
Special Thanks to
Our Community Partners
