Stories

By Heidy Vargas What comes to mind when you think of volunteering? For Ann Sheahan, John Gagnon and Cindy Wiktorek, volunteers in Shepherd House, St. Ann Center’s Alzheimer’s and dementia care unit, it’s become a rewarding way of life. All…

Senator Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin was recognized at the Global Intergenerational Conference with Generations United’s 2017 Jack Ossofsky Award for Lifetime Achievement in Support of Children, Youth and Older Adults. Senator Baldwin, an honorary co-chair of GU’s National Center on…

On the first day of the Global Intergenerational Conference, attendees bridged not two, not three, but hundreds of generations…reaching back to Milwaukee’s Native American roots. Rosemarie Alloway from St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care, her mother, and baby daughter got…

The 19th Global Intergenerational Conference started with a bang and the beat of African drums on Wednesday, June 14, thanks to Xalaat Africa Drummers and Dancers from the Milwaukee High School of the Arts. This award-winning ensemble entertained an enthusiastic…

Who attends a Shared-Site Replication Summit? A whole world of interesting people! Here’s a snapshot of the fascinating folks who came to Milwaukee on June 13 and 14 for in-depth training on how to replicate St. Ann Center’s world-renowned model…