Silver Key Celebrates Older Americans Month By Bridging Generations Through Service (Photo)
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May 2, 2025
Silver Key Celebrates Older Americans Month by Bridging Generations Through Service
Colorado Springs nonprofit highlights cross-generational impact during its 55th year of service
Colorado Springs, CO — As Silver Key marks its 55th year of service to older adults in the Pikes Peak region, this May’s Older Americans Month is more than a moment of recognition, it’s a call to action! The organization is celebrating by embracing a powerful message: investing in youth today ensures stronger care for older adults tomorrow. “We believe the future of aging services depends on the seeds we plant now,” said Jason DeaBueno, President and CEO of Silver Key. “By engaging youth, we’re building empathy, leadership, and resilient communities that benefit all generations.”
Youth Leading the Way
Silver Key proudly announces that Seamus Pearl is its first youth volunteer to earn the Gold-Level Light Volunteer Award from President Bush’s Pillars of Light Program, a national initiative recognizing young leaders in civic service. “I do this for fun and experience in a field I want to work in after college,” said Seamus, whose efforts reflect the growing involvement of young people in elder care and community service.
Silver Key Supports Children, Too
Although best known for senior services, Silver Key directly impacts younger generations as well. More than 300 grandparents raising grandchildren rely on Silver Key’s food pantry to nourish their households, demonstrating how senior support also benefits children’s development. “No child or senior should go hungry in our region,” DeaBueno said. “We’re committed to feeding both body and spirit, across all ages.”
A Community of Support: Partnering with Youth and Families
Silver Key’s support of youth-focused organizations has helped create strong local alliances. As an example, Silver Key hosted Peak Education on its campus during a critical growth period, providing office space and a collaborative environment. “Silver Key’s partnership provided us more than just a space, it gave us a sense of community,” said Carlos Jiménez, CEO of Peak Education. “Our time there showed us the value of connecting generations to create long-term impact.”
A Shared Space, A Shared Mission
Silver Key currently operates out of Grace Best Elementary School in District 38 under a long-standing lease, which ends August 1, 2025, to allow for potential redevelopment. During the transition, Silver Key discovered that Monumental Impact, a nonprofit serving high school youth in robotics, engineering, and technology, was also affected by the same transition. Instead of going separate ways, the organizations began exploring shared tenancy solutions. Many of Monumental Impact’s mentors are older adults, naturally aligning the two missions and paving the way for innovative, intergenerational programming.
From Retired Ride to Opportunity
When Project Diakonia, a vocational program for underserved youth, lost access to transportation, Silver Key stepped in. Rather than scrapping a retiring vehicle from its fleet, Silver Key refurbished and donated the vehicle, helping students maintain access to job sites and career training. “This is a great example of how shared resources and creative thinking can bridge gaps between generations,” DeaBueno added.
Aging is All of Us!
For over half a century, Silver Key has delivered essential services with dignity and care. Today, its mission expands beyond supporting older adults; it’s about building bridges across generations. Older Americans Month is a reminder not only to honor seniors but also to recognize how supporting children and youth, in turn, raises awareness for our elders and strengthens the entire community.
Media Contact:
Jason DeaBueno
President & CEO, Silver Key Senior Services
? (719) 884-2300
✉️ info@silverkey.org
? www.silverkey.org
About the Organizations
Silver Key Senior Services
Provides a wide range of programs for older adults including transportation, nutrition, case management, and companionship.
? www.silverkey.org | ? (719) 884-2300
Peak Education
A nonprofit that envisions a world in which all youth have equal opportunities to reach their dreams, and in which educational attainment and meaningful careers are open to all regardless of their circumstances..
? www.peakedu.org | ? (719) 389-1249
Monumental Impact
A nonprofit in Monument, CO that empowers high school students through mentorship and hands-on experience in engineering, robotics, and computer science.
? www.monumentalimpact.org | ? (719) 387-7414
Project Diakonia
Educates underserved youth (ages 16–24) through vocational education and career development, helping build paths to self-sufficiency.
? www.projectdiakonia.org | ? (719) 249-0123
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