I remember when…

Project Location:

Downtown Marcellus

Briefly Describe Your Project Idea:

The project would be a one-day event to happen alongside the Marcellus First Friday festivities. With an aging community and a changing downtown landscape, our project will connect the Village’s older residents with middle and high-school-age Media Club members. The Media Club students will conduct interviews and photograph the elder Village residents not only as a means to preserve the town’s history but to develop inter-generational relationships. Partners include the First Friday Committee

Why does your community need this project?

The Village of Marcellus is at a pivot point in regard to its sustainability and it is paramount that our residents of all ages come together to work collectively to save the Village.

What do you hope to achieve through this project?

I hope to achieve a sense of community through the sharing of stories and experiences. As the town has continued to decline, there are rare opportunities for intergenerational engagement. I hope that this project validates and supports the elder residents as visible and important members of the community, teaches students the importance of listening and care, demonstrates that communities are living, shifting opportunities for change, and encourages further engagement and collaboration among residents of all ages to rethink how we can work together to rebuild Marcellus.