About Sages of the Ages

Sages of the Ages: Stories that Touch and Teach is a collaborative project of the University of Maryland, the College of Health and Human Performance, the Department of Family Science, Maryland Cooperative Extension, and the Maryland Family Community Education organization. Sages of the Ages benefits youth, adults in their middle years, and older adults by fostering a variety of experiences, including storytelling, project leadership, and community engagement.

The goals of Sages of the Ages are

To build resilience capacity through intergenerational storytelling
To foster the development of important life skills
To encourage community involvement and help teens make a difference in the lives of other people
To promote interaction between teens and older adults

Sages of the Ages is designed and developed by:

Bonnie Braun, Ph.D., Program Director

Stephanie Grutzmacher, Graduate Research Assistant

Laura Hoard, Graduate Research Assistant

Lindsey Jones, Administrative Assistant

Annette Dow, Graphic Designer

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