In March, the Action Network and DOROT hosted Intergenerational Connections, a webinar exploring policy opportunities, highlighting successful program models, and sharing practical ways cross-sector changemakers can take action.
Agenda
Welcome & Opening Remarks
- Andrew MacPherson, Executive Chairman & Founder, F4SC-AN
- Mark Meridy, Executive Director, DOROT
Congressional Keynote Address: The National Imperative to Address Loneliness
Fireside Chat: Successful Models & Community Initiatives
This fireside chat explored how intergenerational connection is emerging as a powerful solution to loneliness, featuring leaders advancing innovative, community-based approaches. Through a candid conversation, speakers shared real-world experiences, lessons learned, and what it takes to bring generations together in meaningful ways. The discussion also highlighted opportunities to strengthen and scale these efforts through supportive policy and cross-sector collaboration.
- Mark Meridy, Executive Director, DOROT
- Amy Elliot, Director, Scripps Opening Minds Through Art
Fireside Chat: Successful Models & Community Initiatives
This discussion between the F4SC Action Network and Generations United offered a level-setting look at the current policy landscape, highlighted key federal actions and agency initiatives aimed at strengthening intergenerational connection and/or reducing social isolation and loneliness across the lifespan, and outlined meaningful pathways for individuals and organizations to get involved and make their voices heard.
- Morgan Bailie, Policy Director, F4SC-AN
- Jaia Lent, Deputy Executive Director, Generations United
Call to Action & Closing Remarks
The program closed by recapping key takeaways, sharing resources, and offering a bold call to action and to please stay engaged with the Action Network and DOROT.
- Andrew MacPherson, Executive Chairman & Founder, F4SC-AN
- Mark Meridy, Executive Director, DOROT