Program overview
How the labs run
Need the bigger picture? These longer walkthroughs are perfect for sharing with partners and new volunteer cohorts before they step into a Grand Connect lab.
Program Walkthrough
Full explainer on how Grand Connect sessions flow from welcome to wrap-up.
Volunteer Briefing
Training clip for new mentors on supporting elders with patience and structure.
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Portrait shorts from the field
Watch highlights from our recent sessions—elders trying new tools, youth documenting breakthroughs, and families sharing what changed at home. Each reel streams directly from YouTube Shorts.
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Session highlight #1
Elders learning foundational smartphone gestures with youth mentors.
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Session highlight #2
Field recap on documenting breakthroughs during rural maker days.
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Session highlight #3
Grandparents walking through their first voice-note journaling exercise.
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Session highlight #4
Snapshot of an intergenerational design sprint in action.
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Session highlight #5
Community health volunteers reflecting on digital care logs.
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Session highlight #6
Behind the scenes of our storytelling wall installs.
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Session highlight #7
Documenting family commitments after a Grand Connect lab.
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Watch on YouTube
Catch a glimpse of our recent sessions and see the impact The Grand Connect is making.
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Volunteer Voices
Hear from volunteers about the joy of connecting across generations.
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Shared Stories
Listen to elders and youth swap heartfelt memories in our circles.
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Creative Sessions (alt cut)
Alternate highlights from the same vibrant art workshop.
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Celebrations Extended
More moments from our festive cultural gatherings.
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Impact Snapshot
Quick look at how our participants feel after each meetup.
Feedback reels
What communities are saying
Short feedback snippets straight from the ground—mentors, families, and elders capturing how Grand Connect labs changed their routines.
Community feedback
Feedback #1
Community feedback