Intergenerational events for elders in public housing
Resident asks to connect youth and daycare programs with elders in BHA and other public housing for culturally relevant social events like dance and painting, building belonging.
English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text.
The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
Connect with youth or kids programs to create intergenerational and culturally relevant social events for elders living in BHA and other gov housing. Example - kids from community daycares programs having dance, painting, any social time with elders.
Who it helps and why
By providing culturally relevant spaces to elders and young people to connect over culturally relevant activities it build resiliency and sense of belonging for all participants. Also it can be a project implemented in location of greater need where senior housing doesnt get as many activities or funding for residents to have social time
Details
- Cycle
- 2024–25
- Submitted
- July 9, 2024
- Neighborhood
- City-wide
- Portal category
- Human Services
- How it was submitted
- Individual submission
- Submission language
- English
Themes grouped with AI from resident idea text.
The same need in other cycles
City-wide ideas in Older adult support from the other cycles, up to 3 from each.
2026–27 (16 matching)
- More community activities for Boston seniorsResident asks for more senior activities, including health education, cultural exchange, exercise, interest classes and social events, to reduce loneliness and support well-being across backgrounds and languages.2026–27City-wideSubmitted in Chinese
- Shaded benches near senior homesResident asks for shaded benches with good back support along walking routes near senior homes.2026–27City-wide
- More help for elderly peopleResident asks for more help for elderly people, without giving specifics.2026–27City-wide
2025–26 (16 matching)
- More neighborhood benches, including memorial donationsResident requests more benches in neighborhoods, some donated in memory of someone, to encourage walking, give older and disabled people places to rest, and help neighbors connect.2025–26City-wide
- Focus on elderly and disabled residentsResident asks the City to focus on the needs of elderly and disabled residents, without specifying a particular program.2025–26City-wide
- Recreation for older adults and lighting in unsafe areasResident asks for recreation programs for older adults and public street lighting in dangerous places.2025–26City-wideSubmitted in Spanish