Meet Me There

Meet Me There is a new organization centered in Carrboro that aims to connect youth to the elderly.  Most youth do not maintain relationships with many older people other than their grandparents; this could help connect the newest generation to the oldest, allowing both parties to learn a great deal and benefit from the other's company.  Their programs include matching elementary school students with people in assisted-living homes and long term care as well as meetings to promote dialogue about racism using life histories as a tool for learning. My team considered working with Meet Me There but unfortunately could not because they do not yet have an established "community". Hopefully this idea takes off and creates positive intergenerational relationships around Chapel Hill.