Grandpas United: Purpose, Servant Leadership, and the Power of Intergenerational Connection

By Jim Isenberg Originally published by the American Society on Aging Across the country, communities are searching for innovative ways to address social isolation among

Church Street fifth-grade students play games with mentors from Grandpas United

Reporting by the White Plains City School District A group of fifth-grade students at Church Street Elementary School enjoyed special recess activities on Friday, as

Volunteer grandpas help bridge generations of men

“GMA” spotlights Grandpas United, a White Plains program where volunteer grandfathers share their time, talents, and wisdom to support and inspire the next generation.  

NPR: ‘Grandpas’ got together to help kids. Scientists say it boosts the elders’ health, too.

NPR reporter Ashley Milne-Tyte report: ‘Grandpas’ got together to help kids. Scientists say it boosts the elders’ health, too.

CBS News: Grandpas United Retirees Mentor Kids at School

Bradley Blackburn of ‪@CBSNews‬ reports about Grandpas United and the mental health and physical benefits of seniors mentoring youth.

Grandpas meet U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand

The Grandpas meet U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand at today’s Juneteenth Celebration at Calvary Baptist Church White Plains. Onwards!

Bobby Valentine at Coffee With Grandpas

Multi-talented baseball legend Bobby Valentine speaks at Coffee With Grandpas.

Grandpas United coming soon to Good Morning America!

Grandpas United coming soon to Good Morning America. The GMA crew came to White Plans on Friday. Frank and Jim were interviewed today by Michael

Jim Isenberg Named NYS Older “Volunteer of the Year!”

Congratulations to Jim Isenberg, NYS Older “Volunteer of the Year!” for his work with Grandpas United. Read more about it here: EIN Presswire

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