The Pillars Of Emerald Wing’s Environment Bringing people together from all different walks of life and different age groups require intentional safety and deep respect. In Emerald Wing we take pride in how we design our shared spaces to make everyone feel secure and safe. Our intergenerational programs are build on these strict pillars: By
The Health Benefits Of Staying Connected When discussing programs at Emerald Wing, it is easy to see how much joy our youth bring to older participants. But this all goes more deep, the benefits that it is secretly bringing. Studies often show that older adults who engage with children and younger youth often increase their
How Emerald Wing Supports Modern Parents We have all heard the African Proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child”. But in today’s society many family members live far a way. New parents are often navigating sleepless nights, toddler tantrums and intense isolation entirely on their own. At Emerald Wing, we are intentionally rebuilding
How Emerald Wing Serves Everyone We often get asked: How can one organization serve a baby and an 80-year-old at the same time? The answer lies in Intergenerational Programming. Instead of creating separate tracks for different age groups, Emerald Wing designs initiatives where these groups naturally intersect. Here is how our ecosystem works: At Emerald
Sometimes All We Need Is To Be With Others For a lot of us being alone is our time of peace. But when this becomes a habit we tend to lose touch of what it’s like to be with others. We prefer to choose to be by ourself instead of actually going out. As the
