Our Impact
Starting in 2022 and continuing through 2025, we have regularly collected results from an organization-wide survey to quantify our program's impact.
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Older adults feel they have gained a companion, friend, and/or someone to mentor by meeting with their pair
As an older adult in Perfect Pair:
I feel like I have learned something from my pair:
I look forward to meeting with my pair:
I feel increased happiness
after meeting with my pair:
79.3%
91.2%
87.9%
Agree
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I feel less lonely:
I feel like I have closer ties to the younger generation:
My mental well-being has become:
70.2%
77.6%
69%
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Agree
Better
As a matched student in Perfect Pair:
I have learned something new about life from my pair:
I feel an increase in happiness
after meeting with my pair:
I look forward to meeting with my pair:
97.3%
96.1%
100%
Agree
Agree
Agree
Awards
Distinguished Program of Merit
Generations United, 2025
Generations United awarded Perfect Pair, recognizing success in fostering meaningful connections between younger and older generations, and innovation and effectiveness in strengthening intergenerational relationships.
Promising Practices Award
The Mather Institute, 2024
Awarded for Perfect Pair's Matching Process as a new and exciting practice in serving older adults.
