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Connect Care Foundation

Connect Care Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, founded to address the issue of social isolation and diminishing quality of life among senior citizens, particularly in assisted living communities. Many seniors face loneliness due to decreased mobility, fewer family visits, less access to social events, and unfamiliarity with modern technology. This isolation can lead to depression or other health concerns and a decline in overall well-being.

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About US

Connect Care Foundation was founded by a passionate team of high school students who recognized the growing issue of loneliness among seniors, especially in assisted living communities. Our mission began as Project CONNECT, a high school initiative to address the growing crisis of senior isolation. What started with planning simple events for one senior center has grown into a nonprofit that focuses on structured community programming, student leadership, and sustainable social impact.

MISSION

Our mission is to bridge the gap between generations by fostering companionship, digital literacy, and community awareness to combat senior isolation. We believe in the power of youth-driven engagement to bring joy, connection, and dignity to the lives of seniors.

The Team

Together, these students have led Project CONNECT from concept to impact, implementing initiatives that have served dozens of seniors and inspired fellow youth to take action.

Meghna Kundu

I really am passionate towards helping senior citizens, especially through the art of music. I love playing the violin but otherwise you can find me on my phone scrolling TikTok or texting friends.

Sravya Mandapati

I have always wanted to make a difference in our community, especially when it helps the people I care about, such as my grandparents. A little side note is that I love to talk and eat more junk food than healthy with my friends.

Slesha Reddy Enukonda

I am actively involved in volunteering through Girl Scouts and Youth Leadership programs, which has deepened my passion for helping others. I also have a strong love for animals, especially horses, and enjoy spending time with my dog, Simba.

Programs

Our programs are designed to bring joy, foster new skills, and create meaningful CONNECTions in the lives of senior citizens.

Senior Activity Club

Weekly gatherings at local senior centers featuring themed events like Super Bowl Trivia, Valentine’s Day dances, baking days, and storytelling circles that help seniors build friendships and create joyful moments.

Tech Support Program

Volunteers help seniors learn to use smartphones, social media, Zoom, and email. This empowers them to stay in touch with family and participate more fully in today’s digital world.

Intergenerational Mentorship Program

Students are paired with seniors for weekly one-on-one conversations, offering companionship, tech help, and mutual learning opportunities.

Awareness Campaigns

Through posters, social media, classroom presentations, and email campaigns, we educate students and the broader public on senior isolation—and inspire them to get involved.

events

Baking Activity
JAN-12

CONNECT’s first, incredibly successful, event was a banana bread baking activity. We gathered a few of our volunteers to come bake banana bread with the senior citizens so that they could enjoy a bonding experience while enjoying delicious treats!

Virtual Webinar
JAN - 23

CONNECT is hosting a week-long technology session which consists of a variety of one-on-one seminars. Many senior citizens don’t have any knowledge on how to use the technology surrounding them, and these sessions greatly improves their abilities in this field. We also knew the senior citizens were enjoying this event when more and more of them began requesting for one-on-one sessions!

Superbowl Scattergories
Feb - 9

CONNECT’s Superbowl scattergories activity is to boost excitement about the game between the highly supported Eagles and forgotten Chiefs, we gathered the senior citizens in a room to sharpen their memory skills while playing an engaging game. It was incredibly gratifying to see the seniors get more and more into the game as they started shouting out the answers in order to win.

Valentines Day Party

Feb - 14th

Connect hosted a Valentine’s Day party at the Juniper Senior Living Center! We provided an assortment of sweet treats such as pink donuts, cupcakes, and cookies. Alongside the refreshments, we arranged activities during the party, including a dance-off and a karaoke session, which garnered large amounts of positive feedback and excitement.

Bracelet Exchange

Mar - 15

CONNECT’s most recent event is a bracelet exchange program which we plan to continue and expand. While the senior citizens have been creating and passing on bracelets to us throughout our project, we decided to gather a few of our volunteers to make colorful bracelets to pass on to THEM!