Mission

Our Community Engagement Program bridges the gap between youth and elders, fostering mutual learning, service, and cultural connection. Through the Brown Girls Rooted (BGR) Intergenerational Champion Program, young women work side-by-side with seniors to share skills, stories, and care — strengthening both community bonds and personal growth. 

Program Benefits :

Strengthens community ties across generations

Provides scholarship-ready service hours for youth

Reduces social isolation in seniors

Creates shared economic opportunities through events and micro-business projects

Promotes physical, mental, and cultural wellness

Core Program Elements 

1. Intergenerational Champion Program (BGR)

Teenage and young adult mentees partner with senior “Champions” in the community

Focus on knowledge exchange — youth provide tech, wellness, and service support; seniors share cultural, historical, and life wisdom

Earn community service hours, leadership credits, and scholarship recommendations

2. Wellness & Lifestyle Services for Seniors (Golden Life Concierge)

Healthy food demos & deliveries

Light wellness services (spa days, herbal teas, meditation sessions)

Assistance with errands, technology, and organizing

Social activities that promote movement and engagement

3. Community Event Hosting

 Wellness & Culture Days

Seasonal Intergenerational Service Projects (gardening, park clean-ups, holiday drives)

Local market pop-ups connecting small businesses, farmers, and artisans with seniors and families

4. Skills Development & Training (Powered by Rooted in Wellness ATL)

For Youth:

Leadership and public speaking

Event planning & coordination

Health, wellness, and business building skills

Powered Partnerships: 

Rooted in Wellness ATL provides the wellness framework and training

Golden Life Concierge ensures personalized senior support services

Brown Girls Rooted cultivates the youth leadership pipeline