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The Exchange: Pen Pal

Connecting youth with older adults who may be socially isolated.

Older adults have so much to share, but may be isolated and unable to build a social circle, particularly at this time. Gain from the experience, friendship, and insights of an older person and feel your own life enriched and extended.


Click the “Connect” button to request this enriching Pen Pal offering!


To REceive

To Give

Receive the gift of imagination, wisdom, or creativity! Check out the many gifts on offer and find one that works for you.

Give the gift of your imagination, wisdom, or creativity! Simply fill in the form, noting the gift you wish you give.


The Exchange is a non-monetary interaction between the people of Treaty 7. It is co-created through a collaboration with the Calgary Public Library, Momentum and d.talks. We are grateful for the support of Calgary Arts Development Recovery Grant as well as the ongoing support of Alberta Foundation for the Arts making The Exchange possible.