With support from the California Arts Council, Decentered Arts will expand “Gen Blend,” a monthly intergenerational writers program that addresses social isolation and ageism by nurturing connections between seniors and youth through literary arts. Grant funds will directly support artist honoraria for featured writers and musicians, increasing accessibility by providing ASL interpretation and promoting engagement with diverse, historically under-resourced communities. In partnership with Litquake’s Elder Project, and Community Living Campaign, Gen Blend is hosted every first Thursday of each month at Ruth’s Table, a wheelchair-accessible venue in an affordable senior housing complex. The project uses storytelling, poetry, and shared meals to create vital community spaces, amplifying underrepresented voices and strengthening intergenerational bonds. This funding will sustain and enhance a vital program that cultivates empathy and preserves cultural narratives.