Jiya: Young and Old United

Episode 33 April 15, 2026 00:15:20
Jiya: Young and Old United
Simple Acts, Big Impact
Jiya: Young and Old United

Apr 15 2026 | 00:15:20

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Hosted By

Natalie Silverstein, MPH

Show Notes

After the loss of her beloved grandmother, Jiya J. from Texas realized that she missed the warm connection she had with her grandmother, and reached out to local senior centers and nursing homes to find a way to volunteer to paint with the residents. Her nonprofit, Young and Old United, grew out of this personal passion project and has spread across the state of Texas, engaging over 100 student volunteers. Jiya's joy around this work is infectious, and she has some very important things to say about the way that youth changemakers are treated by adult decision makers. I left this conversation inspired and with a huge smile on my face, with an even deeper belief that intergenerational volunteerism is perhaps the most powerful type of service that can benefit our communities.

Learn more at www.youngandoldunited.org or follow @youngandoldunited

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