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In 1983, a 3-year-old showed Sr. Edna Lonergan the astonishing power that results when you connect children with frail elders and adults with disabilities – how much EVERYONE benefits from these connections.Sr. Edna took the lesson to heart, and began a quest to capture more of that connective magic for all ages by opening St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care in Milwaukee. Her model for a day care center bringing together all ages and abilities won the support of philanthropists, government officials, healthcare providers, parents and caregivers – and inspired other organizations in the U.S. and abroad to start their own.
Since opening that first center 25 years ago, we’ve seen research that has proven Sr. Edna right – intergenerational day programs keep adults engaged and healthier, with a sense of purpose and motivation, while also enhancing children’s cognitive development and emotional intelligence.
Now Sr. Edna and her team of experts are sharing their secrets
to open and operate a successful center like this – so you and your
organization can bring those benefits home to the people in YOUR community!
If you share her philosophy of striving for a world that is inclusive
rather than exclusive… a world that needs, values and honors
people of all ages and abilities…a world that eradicates bullying--this is your opportunity to make a difference.
St. Ann Center is hosting an Intergenerational Replication Summit in Milwaukee, this year on Thursday and Friday, October 10th and 11th, 2024.
You’ll see intergenerational care in action at the both of St. Ann Center’s locations and receive valuable resources to help your with thoughtful building design, meaningful intergenerational
programming and more. You’ll have ample time at the presentations and afterward for questions.
Interested? Register at stanncenter.org/repsummit
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
2801 E Morgan Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207-3771, United States
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