P&J Beacon Buddies Nationally Recognized

P&J Beacon Buddies Nationally Recognized
Photo by Silvio Pacifico

The P&J Beacon Buddy Program at Fort Schuyler House received the prestigious ‘Program of Distinction Award’ from national organization, Generations United on Friday, September 30. The collaboration between Community Board 10, Phipps Beacon Program and Fort Schuyler House, pairs P&J Beacon Program scholars with Throggs Neck senior residents for weekly, inter-generational activities such as talent shows, games, mental skills-building exercises, vocational exploration and service learning projects.