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Catholic Charities outlines countywide pen-pal program connecting students and seniors
Summary
Catholic Charities representatives told commissioners their Pen Pal Program links around 255 students in 17 classrooms with seniors at centers and care facilities across Ashland County to foster intergenerational connection and social support.
Representatives from Catholic Charities briefed the board on April 23 about a countywide Pen Pal Program that pairs elementary-school students with older adults at senior centers, assisted-living and nursing facilities.
Cheryl Villegas, director of Catholic Charities in Ashland and Wayne counties, introduced the program and turned the presentation over to Denise Conrad, the program coordinator. Conrad said the…
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