GenHelp

We are a social enterprise tackling loneliness and social isolation among older adults by creating intergenerational connections!

[GenHelp @joingenhelp]

We’re collecting cards, artwork and mailing these to older adults in facilities. Currently, we are sending letters to Bethany Senior Homes in Calgary.

Send your handwritten letter and artwork to us. To learn more https://t.co/m6F66wOghO

#communityaffections #covid19ab

[GenHelp @joingenhelp]

Just posted a photo @ Calgary, Alberta https://t.co/7Z1mtZeOXF

[GenHelp @joingenhelp]

@EHLCalgary @CMOH_Alberta True teamwork! Thanks @EHLCalgary

[Emerging Health Leaders Calgary @EHLCalgary]

@joingenhelp, you are doing great work. What leadership this takes! And now rightfully recognized by @CMOH_Alberta! 👏

[GenHelp @joingenhelp]

Omg! Just cant believe we missed this!

Thank you @CMOH_Alberta for your support!

We have now shared over 1000+ cards to seniors in nursing homes!

#covid19ab #communityaffections

[Alberta Chief Medical Officer of Health @CMOH_Alberta]

Reaching out to others during #COVID19AB, especially people who may be more isolated, is critical. Thanks for showing your community how #AlbertaCares.

[O'Brien Institute for Public Health @OBrien_IPH]

Since the pandemic started, loneliness has increased by 20% to 30%, and emotional distress has more than tripled. https://t.co/bywn2oQdlb

[Emerging Health Leaders Calgary @EHLCalgary]

Older adults are still feeling the effects of isolation due to the pandemic. Help us brighten their day by sending them a note! 🌞

Visit https://t.co/JnYO0dPTpz to learn more.

[Shawnee Eidt @ShawneeEidt]

Such an important initiative. A small amount of time can have a long-lasting impact. Consider @joingenhelp

[GenHelp @joingenhelp]

Thank you Chloe for your beautiful cards!

We are collecting cards and sending it to seniors in nursing facilities. Put a smile on an older adult by sending them a card today.

https://t.co/LTFE2QBd5y

#communityaffections #covid19 #yyc #volunteering #alberta #canada #volunteer

[The Dawoodi Bohras of Canada 🇨🇦 @Bohras_Canada]

Children of the @Dawoodi_Bohras of #Calgary brought smiles to residents at @joingenhelp, which works hard to tackle loneliness among older adults. Bohras are taught to respect and love their elders. This is essential during #COVID19 as many seniors are stuck at home. @UN4Ageing

[Zainab Mustafa EK @EkZainab]

This was an activity that the children and adults both enjoyed in our community. Thank you @joingenhelp for this wonderful initiative #communityaffections #yyc

[GenHelp @joingenhelp]

Can't stop! Won't stop!
We dropped 200 cards at Carewest Garrison Green facility. 60 of those cards and artwork were created by the lovely @Bohras_Canada community of Calgary. They joined us to drop the cards off!

#volunteering #yyc #seniors #covid19

[GenHelp @joingenhelp]

Talk about talent!!!

Thank you rachel_akutagawa_ for your beautiful cards! They are sure to brighten up a seniors day!

We are collecting cards and artwork and sending it to seniors in nursing facilities to… https://t.co/b1gfv33b8G

[GenHelp @joingenhelp]

Thank you @VolunteerCal for your amazing platform!

Over 50 volunteers have signed up from your platform helping create amazing cards and artwork for seniors at @BethanyCare and Carewest care facilities!

We ❤️ You!

#Volunteering #yyc #seniors #COVID19 #Covid19ab

@EHLCalgary

[GenHelp @joingenhelp]

Such beautiful cards created by Guneet! Thank you!

We are collecting cards and artwork and sending them to older adults in long term care homes!

Join in: https://t.co/Lg8r0eIOGR

#communityaffections #covid19 #yyc #calgary #volunteering

[GenHelp @joingenhelp]

"I am a university student trying to make a difference in the community, and I wanted to engage with seniors as these are hard times for them to connect.”

Guneet is one of our talented volunteers who has created more than 40 cards for seniors!

#communityaffections #covid19

[Emerging Health Leaders Calgary @EHLCalgary]

We hope this brings some smiles to your residents! ☀️ Thanks for making this happen @BethanyCare and @joingenhelp 💌

[Ali @abidma09]

Thank you Misha for your amazing artwork!

[GenHelp @joingenhelp]

Shout out to all the amazing individuals who made the cards! #communityaffections #yyc #albertacares #covid19

[Bethany Care Society @bethanycare]

Thanks to @EHLCalgary and @joingenhelp who dropped off 35 handmade cards from members of the community. These will be given to our long-term care residents at Bethany Riverview. #CommunityAffections #covid19ab #yyc #COVID19 #COVIDAB #AlbertaCares #ABseniors #WereInThisTogether

[GenHelp @joingenhelp]

This lovely card sure to brighten an older adult ! We are collecting cards and sending to older adults! Learn more: https://t.co/dMXkoUjDSt #communityaffections #covid19ab #yyc #seniors #volunteering