Shielded Glory encourages and promotes healthy interactions across all generations through intergenerational programs

• Caring Cards - The youth honor elders through creativity by making handmade cards and gifts

• H.E.A.R.T - Elders teach the youth life skills while developing self-identity and promoting individual expression 

• Healing the Hunger- Addresses food insecurity among families with children and young adults and/or elders who live independently 

• Read to Live – Raises reading and comprehension levels by encouraging reading across all generations

• Senior Stories- Elders impart wisdom to the youth by sharing life experiences

• Tech is Tough - The youth provide assistance to elders by diagnosing and addressing electronic issues  

Upcoming Events for 2024

E-Safety for Teens - An interactive training & discussion to teach teens how to be safe while online 

Have Fun, Will Travel -Summer Program for Residents in Kankakee County, Illinois - More Details Coming Soon

Illinois Book Festival - A fun-filled book fair experience for youth and adults- More Details Coming Soon

Virginia Book Festival - A fun-filled book fair experience for youth and adults- More Details Coming Soon

IG Soul Session - An Interactive training & discussion amongst the youth and elders - More Details Coming Soon

Young Men's Fall Fashion Show - A show for young men to showcase not only their clothes but their confidence as they navigate different social environments. Newport News, VA- More Details Coming Soon