As a first step to transforming your local community, simply introduce us to a venue interested in becoming a program site/ virtual partner, or a business interested in becoming a corporate sponsor. We are an organization that is all about genuine human connection, and your local support and human touch is the spark that we need to begin our involvement. While live, in-person interaction will always be the best way to experience our program’s deep human impact, all of our programs include effective, engaging virtual options to give you the same Best Day heart in innovative, creative ways.

Feel free to email us anytime to chat about how to approach these introductions at info@bestdayofmylifesofar.org. And make sure you follow us on social media for new program announcements!

Story Pop Up Events

A powerful, engaging, locally focused storytelling event or event series custom-designed for your community and hosted by Best Day’s Founder. The goals are to bring your community together to create new memories, weave personal histories into local history, and enrich intergenerational relationships. Event size is flexible, and depends on the size of local donations and sponsorships. Options include: one event, two events bookending a month-long story and photo collection campaign, or a series of three or more events each with a special focus. Each event includes a training segment and a on-the-spot practice segment so participants can immediately try out why they learn.

Storytelling Groups

Established in 2009, our storytelling group program is legally trademarked (Reg. No. 4,615,806) and its success and flexibility has been proven through its implementation at 18 diverse pilot sites nationwide. Its research-backed outcomes have been published and presented internationally in professional journals and conferences. This award-winning program is endorsed by AARP’s national leadership to reduce older adult isolation and promote intergenerational engagement. Participants report that this program enriches intergenerational communication within 1-2 conversations, and produces visible signs of improved health and sense of purpose within 3-4 weeks.

Story Cure Seminars

Story Cure, also known as Story Cure USA, is our trademarked training program (Reg. No. 5,941,233) with learning plans that range from basic training for everyday use, to professional development for advanced professional use. This program is based on our trademarked and research backed educational materials – which was meticulously developed over an 8-year period by Best Day’s Founder and rigorously field-tested by program partners. To create a learning plan for your audience, we will first listen to you, to understand the desired educational impact. Educational outcomes include: improved teamwork, productivity and performance.

Grand Camp Youth Academy

Young Volunteers for The Best Day of My Life So Far

This four-week, teen-led, fun and easy program is designed to empower and guide high school and middle school students to connect with the older adults in their local communities and become more active, compassionate listeners. With this experience, students will gain key communications skills that will help them become future leaders. At the end of this program, students are recognized for their commitment and mastery of the important skills taught, along with receiving the priceless benefit of creating a connection with an older adult. 

Social Connection Work Group

A regular, collaborative gathering of professionals from all fields who are committed to advancing social connection, where we process ideas, innovate solutions and implement them in real-life, cross-disciplinary settings.

Feel free to email us anytime to chat about how to approach these introductions at info@bestdayofmylifesofar.org. And make sure you follow us on social media for new program announcements!

Browse our listing of past Story Cure and Story Popup events and Storytelling Group pilot sites!