Generation Union

Bridging the Gap Between Generations

About Us
Generation Union is a Presidential Volunteer Service Award certified non-profit organization with a mission to uplift elderly mental wellness and build an inclusive community between the older and younger generations by encouraging volunteerism and hosting social events.

Team

Areen

Co-Founder & Director

Areen is a student at Herndon High School, passionate about mental health advocacy and social entrepreneurship. Inspired by her lifelong friend, her grandma, she started out as an independent volunteer at a local retirement home. She expanded her mission to Generation Union with the help of the amazing team, to better elderly mental wellness and share the love of volunteering.

Emily

Co-Founder & Director

Emily is a student at McLean High School, who was interested in connecting with the seniors in her neighborhood. She started her mission with Generation Union to make meaningful bonds with seniors and inspire students to volunteer in their community through organizing impactful events.

Rachel

Co-Founder & Director

Rachel is a student at McLean High School with a passion for medicine and started her journey with Generation Union to improve the mental health and overall wellbeing of the elderly. She loves to organize various activities in different senior homes and plan fun and engaging events!

CHAPTERS
Generation Union has just started a new chapter in Fairfax.

Lydia, the Chapter Lead who is also Outreach Director is a student at Fairfax High-school, who wanted to make an impact in her community and reached out to Generation Union to connect both the younger and older generations together! Lydia is also an Executive Outreacher for Generation Union. She outreaches and networks to different types of senior homes with senior home event sponsors for more student engagement opportunities.
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3 ways to get involved

Donate

Please consider donating to make our events happen. Even $1 counts towards our mission and impact.

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Volunteer

Give back, obtain volunteer hours counted towards the Presidential Volunteer Service Award, and make new friends! Volunteering is completely flexible and local.

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Start a Chapter

If you are based outside of Northern Virginia and would like to help us reach more people with our mission, consider starting a chapter! We will be there for you EVERY step of the way.

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Wonderful Words

 It's so great to see younger folks around here. 

Helen: Resident at Waltonwood

 As a junior in high school, I joined GU and fell in love with everything they do. Through various service events, I've been able to make meaningful connections with the seniors in my community while meeting new friends. This excellent organization has provided me with incredible opportunities to give back to my community. 

Aubrey: Dedicated Volunteer

 You give me luck! 

Diane: Senior Resident at Tilden (At Bingo Night)

 I love volunteering with Generation Union because their activities are fun and create strong connections with the people in my community. 

Lydia: Amazing Volunteer

 You're the reason I even get out of my bed on a Saturday afternoon! 

Gloria: Resident at Culpepper

 Thank you for being so patient with me. 

Beatrice: Resident at Chesterbrook

 The best part of my weekends is volunteering at Pacifica. It's super chill and always a great time! 

Dainna: Awesome Volunteer
  

Contact

If you have any questions or would like to get involved, don't hesitate to contact us!