Surrogate Grandparents USA, established in 2015 by Donna Skora, connects families yearning for grandparent figures with older adults who miss having grandchildren. With over 11,800 members, the group's purpose is to alleviate loneliness and create meaningful relationships. People post various offers such as baking cookies and reading books, while parents seek connections for their children. Given the growing rate of loneliness among adults in the U.S., this initiative provides an unconventional yet effective solution to foster community and companionship among different generations.
"We want grandparents who want to have pizza nights with us, attend baseball and basketball games, have ice cream dates, take bike rides, just genuinely have fun with us and our boys."
"One lonely grandma here. I would love to share affection and attention with a nearby family."
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