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When is National Join Hands Day?

National Join Hands Day is May 4th.

What is National Join Hands Day?

There’s a small war between the young and the old. Every society deals with it, some better than others. To provide a neutral ground for resolving this conflict, National Join Hands Day connects older folks and younger folks through community service to improve the quality of life in our neighborhoods.

The generation gap, unfortunately, shortchanges people from every generation. Are older people antiquated and obsolete? Are the young impetuous and distracted? These questions distract from the real gifts each generation has to offer, like the seemingly unbounded imagination of today’s twenty-somethings, or the hard-won and practical life lessons their parents and grandparents.

Taking time to work alongside one another bridges the generational divide. It allows people to learn from folks they otherwise might not befriend. America’s Fraternal Benefit Societies created National Join Hands Day in 2000 to bring adults and youths together for the sake of their communities.

Fun facts about National Join Hands Day!

All generational studies are generalizations. They apply broadly, though there will always be outliers and exceptions.

The Baby Boomer generation exhibits high levels of teamwork and loyalty.

Generation X tends to excel at management, adaptation, and problem-solving.

For enthusiastic workers and tech-savvy pros, Millennials lead the way.

How to celebrate National Join Hands Day:

Find an organization where you can volunteer with people all across the generational spectrum. Look for ways to bridge the generational divide. Ask them what they most love about their age group and friend group. Be sensitive, but probe their values a bit to find out what motivates and delights them.

What’s the hashtag for National Join Hands Day?

Use #JoinHandsDay on social media to promote cross-generational connections.