Geisinger and the Greater Susquehanna Valley YMCA are partnering up to combat social isolation in our region by connecting older adults with local volunteers. The program is called “Friendly Neighbors” and is open to residents of Northumberland, Snyder, and Union Counties. Local volunteers and seniors will be paired based on mutual interests, hobbies, needs, and […]
Author: Karly Bullock
Foster Grandparent Program of Central PA
The Foster Grandparent Program of Central Pennsylvania connects older adults with children who could use the support of a grandparent-like figure in their lives. It’s open to anyone 55 and older living on a limited income who is passionate about helping kids. The brief description of the Foster Grandparent Program that follows can be found […]
Union-Snyder Area Agency on Aging: COVID-19 Vaccine Assistance
The Union-Snyder Area Agency on Aging (USAAA) is available to help people 65 and older (or 60+ with qualifying health issues) sign up for a COVID-19 vaccine appointment. If you or someone you know could use assistance making a vaccine appointment, call the Union County location of the USAAA at (570) 524-2100 or the Snyder […]
Treehole: Using technology to bridge the gap between isolated older adults and young adults
This month, Bucknell’s Student Design Group hosted its first annual Design-A-Thon, a week-long competition during which student groups problem-solved for local community groups. We’re excited to announce that the winning group designed a system for Union County Connect to reach isolated older adults here in Central Pennsylvania! The Design-A-Thon was open to Bucknell students of […]
Lewisburg PA’s Little Free Pantry
As the COVID-19 pandemic began rearing its head in the spring of 2020, Lewisburg resident Clare Sammells noticed that many community members were losing their jobs. “There soon became a need for food,” said Sammells, a professor of Anthropology at Bucknell University. She and her family responded to this need by setting up a Little […]