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 […]
Category: Solutions
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 […]
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 […]
Projects in the Works at Union County Connect
Learn about our upcoming Conversation Stations, an all abilities playground, and thank you to all of the kind folks who have contributed to our project so far.