Since 2020 we have supported
2,500+ Seniors
1,000+ Youth
We have had
200+ Volunteers
10+ Funders
15+ Community Partnerships
25+ Sponsors/Donors
Our Mission
GenConnect is a non-profit organization that creates intergenerational connections between Punjabi youth and seniors by leveraging heritage to bridge the generational gap
Fighting Isolation
Community Led
Culturally Themed Learning
Lasting Connections
Collaborated/Served:
10+ Cities
Based in Surrey, BC — Impacting All of British Columbia.
While GenConnect calls Surrey home, our community reach stretches far beyond city limits. We’ve proudly engaged youth and seniors across the entire Metro Vancouver area, creating programs and experiences that resonate across the Punjabi culture and generations. Our collaborations span even wider, connecting us with incredible partners from Vancouver, Richmond, Victoria, Paldi, Abbotsford and more.
GenConnect isn’t just a local initiative — it’s a growing movement bringing communities together across BC.
What We Do
GenConnect makes a positive impact in senior and youth lives through engaging collaborative learning opportunities. Youth leaders at GenConnect sparks intergenerational connections by providing meaningful leadership opportunities where seniors and youth can exchange cultural, traditional, or practical forms of knowledge.
Annual Apna Mela
Paldi Heritage Trip 2022
Schools Out Summer Camp 2024
Spotlight.
Cultural Showcase
Dec 4th
GenConnect’s 2nd Cultural Showcase brought together students from 4 Surrey high schools and GenConnect seniors to exchange cultural and traditional knowledge. Seniors visited the students several times throughout the semester to support and guide their creation of cultural artifacts, traditional crafts, dance, poetry, song, skits, and more. On Dec 4, we hosted a vibrant celebration of Punjabi art, music, and intergenerational connection featuring the work of over 300 students. The event highlighted how culture can foster belonging and community pride. It also demonstrated GenConnect’s mission in action, creating spaces where youth and seniors collaborate, learn from one another, and strengthen cultural continuity for generations to come.
Grand Taj Banquet Hall, Surrey, BC
