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    Promoting intergenerational
    learning with art

    We use the arts to connect seniors and youth through virtual or in-person activities to build long-lasting intergenerational friendships. 
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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! For the high school program, you can apply through the state chapter google forms. For CoGen Creations, you can email [email protected]. For Multigen Modules and Coll-AGE, you can email [email protected]! You can direct any other questions to [email protected] 
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    Connect Your Facility with LHA!

    For senior care facilities (eg. assisted living, memory care, independent living, etc) please email ​[email protected]!
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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!
High school program
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.
Multigenerational Modules
Online training modules co-created by seniors and youth 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.

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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! 

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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!​

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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.

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  • Home
  • About Us
  • Programs
    • High School Program >
      • What we do
      • Gallery >
        • Photos
        • Seniors Share
      • Chapters >
        • Illinois Chapter
        • Nevada Chapter
        • California Chapter
        • Michigan Chapter
        • Washington Chapter
        • Contact Us >
          • For Care Facilities
          • Volunteer
    • CoGen Creations
    • Multigen Modules
    • Coll-AGE
  • Updates
  • Donate
  • Press
  • Contact Us