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Become a Volunteer with LHA!
We are looking for thoughtful and compassionate volunteers to join our programming! If you're interested in what we do, find a specific program that you'd like to be a part of and reach out! You can direct any questions to [email protected] -
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Press
2024- WLS890 and WGN9 and more!
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We aim to share the joy of learning together across generations. Connecting with seniors during and post pandemic-imposed lockdowns has expanded our perspective and empathy as volunteers.
Our Programs
Click on each name to learn more!
Click on each name to learn more!
High school program
Connecting seniors and youth for virtual/in-person one-on-one and group activities
Connecting seniors and youth for virtual/in-person one-on-one and group activities
CoGen Creations
Connecting Chicago Public High School students with local care facilities for 8-week arts-based activities.
Connecting Chicago Public High School students with local care facilities for 8-week arts-based activities.
Multigenerational Modules
Online training modules co-created by older and younger adults as well as experts in the field including care facility staff, aging researchers and medical professionals.
Online training modules co-created by older and younger adults as well as experts in the field including care facility staff, aging researchers and medical professionals.
Coll-AGE
Pilot program that brings conversations about aging to college campuses for annual age fairs to increase awareness about intergenerational programming as well as collective empathy towards older adults and the aging process.
Pilot program that brings conversations about aging to college campuses for annual age fairs to increase awareness about intergenerational programming as well as collective empathy towards older adults and the aging process.
Generation Mosaic
10-week intergenerational program uniting college students and older adults through art, conversation, and shared experiences. Generously supported by the Eisner Foundation's Eisner Prize Fellowship, participants engage in weekly themed sessions, culminating in a community mosaic project and celebration that fosters connection, creativity, and lasting intergenerational friendships.
10-week intergenerational program uniting college students and older adults through art, conversation, and shared experiences. Generously supported by the Eisner Foundation's Eisner Prize Fellowship, participants engage in weekly themed sessions, culminating in a community mosaic project and celebration that fosters connection, creativity, and lasting intergenerational friendships.
Ways to get involved
Donate.
All our programs are free of charge and any and all donations help provide us with necessary operating costs (technology-related, art supplies, transportation, etc). Donations to Lifting Hearts with the Arts are tax-deductible. More information on ways to donate is available on our Donate page.
Volunteer.
If you are between age 13-22, consider joining our High school program, CoGen Creations, or Coll-AGE. If you are outside of this age range, feel free to reach out, as we are working on developing programming to include more generations.
Join our core team.
We are always looking for new ideas, help with developing and running our programs, and assistance with fundraising. Regardless of your age and background interests, please reach out!
Sign up for our newsletter, follow us on social media and read our blog posts for our latest updates!
Contact information for specific questions and ideas directed to our board members is listed here. For general inquiries, please email us at [email protected] and we will get back to you soon!
All our programs are free of charge and any and all donations help provide us with necessary operating costs (technology-related, art supplies, transportation, etc). Donations to Lifting Hearts with the Arts are tax-deductible. More information on ways to donate is available on our Donate page.
Volunteer.
If you are between age 13-22, consider joining our High school program, CoGen Creations, or Coll-AGE. If you are outside of this age range, feel free to reach out, as we are working on developing programming to include more generations.
Join our core team.
We are always looking for new ideas, help with developing and running our programs, and assistance with fundraising. Regardless of your age and background interests, please reach out!
Sign up for our newsletter, follow us on social media and read our blog posts for our latest updates!
Contact information for specific questions and ideas directed to our board members is listed here. For general inquiries, please email us at [email protected] and we will get back to you soon!
Lifting Hearts with the Arts is a 501(c)(3) organization.
Donations and gifts are tax-deductible to the full extent allowable under IRS regulations.
Donations and gifts are tax-deductible to the full extent allowable under IRS regulations.
