named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Chores & Chat
Teens spend at least one hour every two weeks with seniors, assisting with light chores such as gardening, tech support, and errands while building intergenerational friendships.
Just Chores
Provides one-time or recurring assistance with outdoor and household tasks for seniors and other community members, including snow shoveling, garage cleanouts, and pet care.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Community outreach and organizational communicationsConducts outreach through mailings, newsletters, advertising, and promotional materials. Uses office supplies to maintain daily operations and organizational efficiency.
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Distribution of PPE and Crisis Supplies 1 activity
- Distribution of safety and promotional materials for community engagementSupplies teens with safety vests and distributes fire blankets to seniors for home safety. Also provides promotional items like t-shirts, bags, hats, and educational booklets to support outreach, visibility, and empowerment during service activities.
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Intergenerational Connection Programs 1 activity
- Intergenerational chore assistance and companionship programPairs vetted teens with seniors to provide regular companionship and help with daily chores such as grocery shopping, errands, laundry, tech support, yard work, light cleaning, snow shoveling, pet care, and garden maintenance. The program organizes structured one-hour visits every two weeks and supports ongoing intergenerational relationships, including youth employment in service roles.
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Scam Prevention Education 1 activity
- Senior scam prevention education initiativeHosts a scam prevention program developed by Girl Scout members, offering educational materials and a publicly accessible online presentation to inform seniors about common fraud schemes and protective measures.
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Digital Literacy Training and Technology Access 1 activity
- Senior technology education and digital literacy instructionProvides one-on-one technology assistance and formal instruction in basic computer skills to seniors, helping them stay connected and independent. Educational support includes hands-on help with devices and digital tasks.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$25K
Contributions & grants$25K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$24K
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balance sheet
Total assets$2K
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Net assets$287
1 years on record · 2025–2025
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 1
- KENNETH S SPRINGER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- AllStars.org Partner — Ken Springer is a volunteer and donor.
- FOX 5 NY Partner — Featured HANKServices in a news segment on April 1, 2026.
- HANK Services for Seniors Partner — Operates under or in coordination with HANK Services for Seniors, which assigns youth to service tasks for seniors.
- Juliana Partner — Youth participant serving as Student Advisor Representative in an intergenerational work program
- SCORE.org Network — Ken Springer is a certified mentor affiliated with the SBA through SCORE.org.
- St. Anne's Troop 1455 Partner — Girl Scout troop collaborating on a senior scam prevention educational initiative.
- York Street Project Partner — Ken Springer has served on the Golf Committee and Fund Raiser Committee for over 15 years.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Intergenerational Mutual Benefit Modelmethodology: mutual_benefit_service_modelBy pairing teens and seniors in structured service and companionship roles, we simultaneously address senior isolation and teen development, because reciprocal relationships foster dignity, responsibility, and cross-generational empathy in both groups.
- Structured Matching with Safety and Needs Assessmentmethodology: structured_matchingBy using a formal application and assessment process to match teens with seniors, we produce safer, more effective pairings because aligning needs with capabilities increases trust and program sustainability.