Penning Pathways

"Connections across generations"

ABOUT PENNING PATHWAYS

Penning Pathways is an organization aiming to combat elder loneliness and connect

past and future generations using pen-pals.


We use digital messaging and face-to-face interactions to create deeper connections

between students in high school and elderly people in nursing homes.
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For instructions on how to make an account, visit the Guidelines page!
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To learn more about our organization, scroll to the next section.
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We hope you find someone you connect with!
About Us

About Penning Pathways

Why are we different than other pen-pal organizations?
There are two big problems with other organizations:
A. only physical letters can be sent and B. pen-pals can't meet with each other in-person.

Unlike other organizations, we use digital messaging and face-to-face interactions to create deeper connections between students in high school and elderly people in nursing homes.
How do I become a pen-pal?
To become a pen-pal, create an account!

Students browse the profiles of elders registered in our roster and look for people they have similar interests as. Then, they just have to send them a message through WhatsApp! Check out the Guidelines and Chat pages.

Please also note that you can only become a pen-pal if your school is registered in our system. If your school is registered, you will need to use your school-provided email to create an account.
What are the different writing options?
You can message your elder pen-pal through digital messaging using WhatsApp, or you can send physical letters to your pen-pal. Choose what you're comfortable with. For more information on how that works, check out the Chat page (but keep in mind that you must create an account first)!
How do I register my school?
If you're interested in your school joining, send us a request in the "Contact Us" section at the bottom of the homepage.
What is the story behind Penning Pathways?
Check out our About page!

CONTACT US

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If you have any issues or questions, don't hesitate to contact us. We're happy to provide any help!