To: Board of Supervisors
From: Marla Stuart, Employment and Human Services Director
Report Title: Proclaim September 2025 as Intergenerational Month
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT a resolution declaring September 2025 Intergenerational Awareness Month in Contra Costa County as recommended by the Employment and Human Services Director.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact for this action.
BACKGROUND:
September is designated as Intergenerational Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness on connecting generations and engaging in activities that build meaningful connections across all ages. It emphasizes the importance of inclusivity, knowledge sharing, and mutual support to build stronger, more resilient communities.
International Awareness Month started in 2021 and stemmed from Intergenerational Day, which began in 2000. Intergenerational Awareness Month highlights the benefits of intergenerational activities, including reduced loneliness, increased community connectedness, and the prevention of interpersonal violence. Residents are encouraged to participate in meaningful cross-age interactions such as storytelling, reading, and volunteering.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
None.
CHILDREN’S IMPACT STATEMENT:
This resolution supports all five of Contra Costa County’s community outcomes of the Children’s Report Card: (1) “Children Ready for and Succeeding in School”; (2) “Children and Youth Healthy and Preparing for Productive Adulthood”; (3) “Families that are Economically Self-Sufficient”; (4) “Families that are Safe, Stable and Nurturing”; and (5) “Communities that are Safe and Provide a High Quality of Life for Children and Families.”
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
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IN THE MATTER OF proclaiming September 2025 as Intergenerational Month in Contra Costa County:
WHEREAS, Intergenerational Awareness Month is observed each September to celebrate the meaningful connections, mutual learning, and friendship across all age groups, and affirms that people of every age have much to contribute, teach, and learn; and
WHEREAS, Intergenerational Awareness Month reminds us of the importance of including people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities in all aspects of our communities; and
WHEREAS, Intergenerational Awareness Month recognizes the strengths of each generation and enables the transfer of knowledge across generations; and
WHEREAS, Intergenerational Awareness Month celebrates creativity, cultural exchange, and generosity, resulting in more connected and thriving communities; and
WHEREAS, in Contra Costa County, older people are making up an increasing proportion of the population and, according to Generations United (a nonprofit leader for intergenerational strategies in the U.S.), nearly 8 out of 10 adults want to spend time with more people outside their age group and 92% of Americans believe intergenerational activities can reduce loneliness; and
WHEREAS, Contra Costa County’s Call to Action - Preventing Interpersonal Violence recognizes that multi-generational community building encourages connectedness and helps prevent interpersonal violence; and
WHEREAS, residents of all ages can celebrate Intergenerational Awareness Month by engaging in meaningful cross-age activities such as reading with a child or elder, inviting a grandparent or grandchild to share a story or memory, volunteering at a retirement home, or spending time connecting with someone of a different age.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors hereby proclaims September 2025 as Intergenerational Awareness Month in Contra Costa County and encourages all residents to participate in efforts that foster strong connections across generations, supporting people of all ages in actively engaging with and contributing to our community.