The central focus of Mind-Refreshers is to build intergenerational conversation & relationships between youth and seniors. In this time of COVID-19, the generational divide is greater than ever. Young people and the generations in between don’t have space or a place to have mentorship, open conversation, and reliability.
Mind Refreshers is a nonprofit organization that is a part of the national movement of safe space conversations and building intergenerational relationships. We focus on wellness, professional development, inspirational storytelling with people in the healthcare system or community.To build a structure of the two most overlooked populations. We want to “be the minds that change the world.”
Our programs offer intergenerational conversations between youth and adults, ranging from civic engagement, community awareness and community mobilization.
Our Founder’s Story
Shanice Turner | Shanice Speaks, LLC
My mom was put into a nursing facility in 2014 after having a Multiple Sclerosis relapse. During that time I will often go to see her during her rehabilitation visit and help her during her range of motions & physical therapy. I had a chance to get to know a lot of the residents at the nursing home and their staff. Unfortunately, my mom's temporary stay ends up being a new normal for her and me.
The other residents who didn’t have visitors or anyone to see them became almost giddy and excited to know that I will take time to see them. I will see something within them change for the better. The conversations that I would have Refresh their spirit. That is when I started designing on Mind-Refreshers.