Elizabeth Knox Elderly

Reconnect hosts a monthly visit to the elderly home at Elizabeth Knox with a youth group.

Both youth and the elderly report of frequent feelings of loneliness.

The youth will feel a sense of purpose and connection by engaging with the elderly community. They will learn skills of empathy and needed soft skills to communicate effectively.

The elderly community will also feel a sense of connection and a reduction of loneliness from the positive youthful energy from the students.

"I was very nervous going in and wasn't sure if I was capable of engaging with the elders well. But after the event, I felt that I have learnt a lot about the importance of the young generation and how they should act."

- Emannuel Youth