Generations United is the national membership organization focused solely on improving the lives of children, youth, and older people through intergenerational strategies, programs, and public policies.

We represent more than 100 national, state, and local organizations and individuals representing more than 70 million Americans. Since 1986, Generations United has served as a resource for educating policymakers and the public about the economic, social, and personal imperatives of intergenerational cooperation.

We act as a catalyst for stimulating collaboration among aging, children, and youth organizations, providing a forum to explore areas of common ground while celebrating the richness of each generation.

Mission

To improve the lives of children, youth, and older people through intergenerational collaboration, public policies, and programs for the enduring benefit of all.

Vision

A world that values and engages all generations.

Core Beliefs

Generations United is the catalyst that brings single-age focused groups together to build and support a common agenda while providing a unique voice in public debate. We honor, support, and engage all ages.

Further, we believe:

• Intergenerational collaboration will unite and improve our communities.
• Intergenerational approaches have a positive relationship to economic growth and value creation.
• Public policies should meet the needs of all generations.
• Resources are more wisely used when they connect the generations, rather than separate them.
• Discrimination in any form limits a person’s potential to contribute to the development of his or her community.
• Grandparents and other adults who step forward to raise children are providing an economic service to families and the country.

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