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Intergenerational Campaigns

Grace Cares is proud to lead intergenerational campaigns, partnering with schools, colleges, disabled individuals, older adults, and caregivers. These initiatives are designed to cultivate a sense of community and mutual understanding among participants from diverse backgrounds. By facilitating meaningful interactions, these campaigns offer invaluable opportunities for individuals of all ages and abilities to gain insights into each other’s lives and perspectives.

Moreover, they serve to highlight the significance of the health and social care sector, showcasing it as an aspirational field with ample opportunities for personal growth and meaningful impact. Through these collaborative efforts, Grace Cares aims to foster empathy, break down societal barriers, and inspire individuals to pursue careers that contribute positively to the well-being of others and the community as a whole.

Want to get involved?

If your school or college is interested in participating in the next campaign, please don’t hesitate to get in touch to learn how you can get involved.

pimp our ride 2025

Pimp Our Ride 2025

Challenge: Design a captivating and meaningful graphic for the back doors of our van that embodies kindness, sustainability, and health and social care.

Prize: The vote will be cast by the older people we support, care workers nationwide and members of the Grace Cares tribe. The winning design will be unveiled during the procession at the Lichfield Bower 2025 on 26th May. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your creativity to the entire community and win £100! 

Submission Guidelines:

  • All submissions must be made by Term End: Friday 11 April, 5 PM.
  • File Specs for Submission: For the best results, we would need the artwork to be submitted in a vector format, such as an EPS or PDF, with fonts outlined. The entries all need to be submitted as a high-resolution image as it will need to be able to be blown up without pixelation.

If you want to ask any questions you can join these catch up sessions or email hello@grace-cares.com:

    • Launch Questions: Staff and students are welcomed to attend an online Q&A 1-2pm or a live in person Q&A at the Grace Cares Hub 2-3pm Monday 14th October.
  • Other Catch Up Question Sessions: 
    • Online 3pm Monday 16th December (for those students wanting to get creative over the Christmas break)
    • Online 3.30pm Wednesday 12th February 
    • Online 3.30pm Tues 4th March
    • THE FINAL CATCH UP online 3pm Tuesday 1st April
  • Deadline: All submissions must be made by Term End: Friday 11 April, 5 PM.

 

  • There is a cash prize of £100 for the winner and there will be certificates for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place as well.
  • The winner will first know when they see the Grace Cares van at Lichfield Bower 26th May.
  • Then there will be a presentation evening at St Marys The Hub 5th June 6.30-8.30pm where the winner will get the chance to tell the audience their inspiration and what the image means to them.

 

Find out more about the FULL brief and how to get involved here.

Grace Cares Pimp My Ride

Pimp My Ride 2024

Experience the sustainable creativity of the Grace Cares ‘Pimp My Ride’ challenge. Witness how local schools and colleges have transformed Zimmer Frames into stunning works of art at The Hub at St. Mary’s. By voting for your favourite design, you’re not just supporting local talent, but also Grace Cares’ mission to save care equipment from landfill. Plus, the winning entry will walk away with £200! Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of something truly meaningful. See you at the exhibition!

CAST YOUR VOTE

The Hub at St Mary’s, Market Square, Lichfield, WS13 6LG

Friday 28th June – 9.30am-4pm

Saturday 29th June – 9.30am-3.30pm

Tuesday 2nd July – 9.30am-1.30pm & 4pm-5pm

Find out more about why the the Pimp My Ride Campaign exists and what the entrants were asked to do here. That way you’ll have more context to CAST YOUR VOTE 💚👍♻️