Generation Connect is an intergenerational program that brings young people and elders together to build meaningful relationships, share experiences and learn from one another.

Through opportunities for service, storytelling, learning and social connection, Generation Connect helps bridge generations while giving young people a greater understanding of aging and the extraordinary experiences and perspectives of our elders.

Through a unique partnership between A.G. Rhodes, a nonprofit  nursing home provider, and Pebble Tossers Inc., a nonprofit youth service organization and family volunteering resource, selected teen volunteers are paired one-on-one with elders at A.G. Rhodes to gather and record oral histories.

Each summer, the Generation Connect Summer Service Camp gives high school students an immersive opportunity to spend a week at one of the A.G. Rhodes communities serving, learning and building relationships alongside elders and team members.

From volunteering and oral history projects to career exploration, field trips and plenty of fun, campers experienced firsthand the value of connecting and learning across generations at our 2026 camp which was held at A.G. Rhodes Atlanta. Watch the videos below to see some of our favorite moments.

During the week, Generation Connect campers:

• Volunteer alongside A.G. Rhodes elders and team members
• Build friendships across generations
• Listen to and learn from elders’ life stories and experiences
• Participate in service and oral history projects
• Gain a greater understanding of aging in America
• Explore careers in healthcare and aging services
• Earn service hours
• Make new friends and have fun

Questions?

Contact Kim Beasley, Chief Community Affairs Officer, at volunteer@agrhodes.org or 404-245-4111.