QCH's Neighborhood Intergenerational Chore and Errand (N.I.C.E.) Program serves both youth and senior citizens in our community. In this program, youth perform shopping, laundry, and errands for homebound frail seniors. They also share relevant information and discuss pertinent current events with the senior clients as part of their visit.  In addition youth work in local senior centers and nursing homes assisting these institutions in areas such as transportation, arts and recreation.

Our program currently serves over sixty seniors with limited mobility and hundreds of other senior citizens as well.  The seniors receive a needed service to enhance their quality of life while teens are provided with employment, job training and life skills development. 

The N.I.C.E. Intergenerational Program takes two seemingly separate populations and helps them realize their commonalities. The relationship building that occurs allows for enhanced self-esteem, and a better understanding of each generation for both age groups.

To find out more about this program, contact Sean Reyes at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 718-592-5757 ext. 234