Each morning at the Grace Living Center nursing home in the small town of Jenks, Oklahoma, around 60 kindergarten and pre-k students file in the door and are met by a line of elderly adults waiting to greet them with a hug or a high five. In reality, this facility is far more than just a nursing … More Intergenerational Learning

Homelessness is a symptom. While many of us subconsciously associate the experience of homelessness with mental illness or substance abuse disorders, the majority of people actually become homeless due to loss of income, lack of affordable housing, insufficient health care, or some form of domestic violence. Among youth, the most common drivers of homelessness tend to be … More YMCA Host Home Program