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Generations program brings retirees onto Fairview Elementary playgrounds for weekly play
Summary
Generations launched a Play with Generations program at Fairview Elementary that sends volunteers during Tuesday lunch recess to lead games, build relationships and give teachers short respite; the district spotlighted the partnership and said it is funded by the nonprofit's annual campaign.
The Plymouth Joint School District board heard a presentation on a new intergenerational program that places older volunteers on the Fairview Elementary playground each Tuesday to lead games and build relationships with students.
Generations Executive Director Greg Boss told the board the program is funded by the nonprofitannual campaign and is designed to strengthen ties between retirees and the schools. "When I first came, I knew we need to look at diversifying our revenue," Boss said, explaining why the organization devoted campaign dollars to the pilot.
District staff member Nick introduced the spotlight and said the program is part of the districtcommunity…
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