That is why the Foundation launched an initiative called Connect America. At the heart of this initiative is the idea that bringing people together through volunteer service is a powerful way of combating disconnection and alleviating social problems. PP55 was born of the realization that there is a vast untapped resource available for the public good among groups of college alumni. PP55 also works with other classes of Princeton alumni and with alumni groups from other colleges and universities such as Bucknell, Dartmouth, Moravian, Smith, and Williams. Working and retired executives and business owners donate their time and expertise as volunteer business counselors and provide confidential counseling and mentoring free of charge.
Local chapters provide free counseling and low-cost workshops in their communities.
The Center for Intergenerational Learning at Temple University was created in 1980 to foster intergenerational cooperation and exchange. Through the development of innovative cross-age programs, the provision of training and technical assistance, and the dissemination of materials, the Center serves as a national resource for intergenerational programming. Since the inception of the program in January 1994, nearly 3,000 service members have made the transition from the military to classrooms across the nation. The Troops to Teachers program has currently established 20 state Placement Assistance offices in those states that have an interest in attracting veterans as educators. Clinics provide free medical and dental services to families and individuals who otherwise have no access to health care.