September 12, 2024
The Brenda Strafford Foundation is proud to officially launch our partnership with the Canadian Alliance for Intergenerational Living. Through this partnership we will have Chris, a post-secondary student, living with us at our Wentworth Manor location for the 2024/25 school year. He will receive subsidized rent in exchange for volunteering his time with our residents.
To welcome Chris to our community and to give residents a chance to get to know their new neighbour, Wentworth Manor hosted a special meet-and-greet event.
“A key benefit of the intergenerational program is emotional support, and it goes both ways,” said Chris. “Whenever I leave my room, I know I can walk into the hallway and spark up a conversation with anyone. Also, the opportunities to learn and share. The residents have changed my perspective on a couple things already. I’m hoping I can help them too.”
We’re excited to see the connections that will grow between Chris and our residents this year!
