Organization
Since 1986, Kind Kids has been establishing intergenerational
programs around the world. These programs show how much enjoyment can
be found in seniors, students and families coming together in
volunteerism. Programs have been established between students and
senior residents of retirement centers, assisted living facilities and
nursing homes.
In today's world, the value of our seniors is often forgotten while
the pure hearts of our youth can be overlooked. Kind Kids works to
change this by bringing the groups together using reading, education
and volunteering. The Kind Kids Organization can help you set up an
intergenerational program as well. Contact us at glennaorr@comcast.net if you are interested in setting up a program or having the founder, Glenna C. Orr speak at your event.
Founder: Glenna Orr
Glenna C. Orr, a Reading Specialist with two Masters, has taught
school in five states and in the Department of Defense School system in
Germany and Panama. She is currently a board member of Reading is
Fundamental of Northern Virginia. Glenna lives with her husband and two
dogs in Alexandria, Virginia.
Glenna established intergenerational programs after school for 20 years while teaching full time. Her achievements include:
- Establishing the Intergenerational Program for General Colin Powell's "America's Promise - The Alliance for Youth"
- Being published by The Institute of Continuing Care (Chicago, Illinois) and the Washington Post
- Nomination as the 1995 Volunteer of the Year by the Tallahassee Democrat Newspaper
- Identification as one of the "Top Thirty Military Spouses Leading Extraordinary Lives" (Army Times Magazine)
- Receipt of a Certificate for Volunteering Excellence by Virginia Governor L. Douglas Wilder
- Receipt of a Scroll of Appreciation by General George Joulwan, US Army
- Publishing of her book, "Open Minds, Open Hearts" in May 2006
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