A new community project is bringing Salford youth and older generations together through creativity and kindness this spring.
Youth clubs across Salford will set out to make handcrafted Mother’s Day and Easter cards for elderly residents in care homes and supported living facilities.
The creation of the cards will be accompanied by small gifts, giving the elderly residents items such as chocolates and daffodils.
The project will take place across different community groups, such as Beacons Youth Centre, The Den, Bayse Youth Club and Cornerstone Youth Club.
The youth groups will be visiting Walkden Manor Care Home, Salford City Academy, as well as Pendleton Court HC and Broughton Care Home.
The project will aim to combat loneliness among older people while giving the younger generation an opportunity to connect with their community.
Ahead of the project, Inara Dundure, founder of the Salford Neighbourhood Watch Team said: “We want to help, visit them, bring activities like bingo or doing crafts.”
The project aims to engage youth and reduce anti-social behaviour by providing them with a positive outlet.
Inara continued: “We hope it will help us reduce anti-social behaving in the area.
“I think it can be a good experience, to learn something and do something nice for the community.”
Organisers are seeking funding and donations to support the project, as well as reaching out to care homes and supported living centres that would welcome youth visits.
And with Easter and Mother’s Day approaching, the team are hoping to secure enough support to reach as many residents as possible.
Local businesses, community groups, and individuals interested in contributing are encouraged to get involved.
For more information on how to support the project or suggest care homes that may be interested, organisers can be contacted here .
Recent Comments