E64: Connecting Generations: Exploring the Willow Valley Pen Pal Program

Host: Dale Johnson Guests: Betty Schweitzer, Jessie Styers, Ms. Flora and Harling, Ms. Nancy and Xailia. Description: In this episode, we shine a spotlight on the Willow Valley pen pal program, a resident-led initiative that began 15 years ago. Join us as we delve into the program's objectives and its operational framework, featuring insights from Betty Schweitzer, the coordinator for Willow Valley residents, and Jessie Styers, the coordinator for teachers and students of Burrows Elementary school in Lancaster City. Furthermore, we engage with two pairs of pen pals, allowing us to explore the personal connections formed between students and residents within this heartwarming program.