Tri-City Elder Coalition

Senior Pen Pal Program

The Senior Penpal Program provides seniors residing in Fremont, Newark, and Union City, and 5th & 6th graders from local elementary schools the opportunity to write letters to one another throughout the school year. In addition, seniors visit the classroom and share their life experiences and wisdom. This program has given seniors, who are often isolated, an avenue to share their life stories and interact with the youth. Also, by gaining experience in letter writing and communication, the children have changed negative perceptions and stereotypes they have of seniors.

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