Jacob Cramer

Jacob Cramer (born August 7, 2000 in Pepper Pike, Ohio) is an American social activist, writer, public speaker, and founder of Love for the Elderly.

Jacob Cramer
Born (2000-08-07) August 7, 2000
Pepper Pike, OH
NationalityAmerican
EducationYale University (current student)
Known forLove for the Elderly
Parent(s)Barry and Kathy Cramer

Founding Love for the Elderly

At the age of 13 while still in middle school, Cramer became inspired by his grandfather's death to make a difference in the lives of the elderly.[1] He started by writing kind notes to nursing homes, and upon receiving overwhelmingly positive responses from these senior facilities, he realized he could make something out of this concept. So, he began teaching himself about building a sustainable nonprofit: sophisticated search engine optimization techniques, website design, and 501(c)(3) legal requirements. According to Cramer, the elderly "often don't receive the love they deserve,"[2] and today, his nonprofit operates on a global scale.[3]

Public Speaking

Cramer is passionate about inspiring others through public speaking. He has given 2 TEDx talks.

Accomplishments

In 2015, Cramer became the youngest representing member of the World Kindness Movement.[4] In December 2016, he was featured on the front cover of American Profile magazine for his nonprofit work.[5] Following this, in January 2017, he was featured alongside Lady Gaga and Daniel Lubetzky in sister publication Parade.[6] In January 2018, Cramer was announced as one of Lady Gaga's Channel Kindness reporters for her Born this Way Foundation.[7]

Early life and education

Jacob Eli Cramer was raised in Pepper Pike, Ohio by parents Barry and Kathy Cramer. He graduated from Orange High School in May 2018 and is a student at Yale University.

References
  1. TEDx Talks (2015-09-08), 14 Year Old Starts Movement to Touch the Lives of the Elderly | Jacob Cramer | TEDxYouth@Cincinnati, retrieved 2017-01-14
  2. Team, Romona Robinson, Cleveland 19 Digital. "Romona's Kids: Love for the Elderly". Retrieved 2017-01-14.
  3. Abrams, Rhonda. "USAToday". USAToday.
  4. "USA Kindness Organisations | The World Kindness Movement". www.theworldkindnessmovement.org. Retrieved 2017-01-17.
  5. "Community Table American Profile" (PDF). Community Table. 18 December 2016. Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 January 2017. Retrieved 4 January 2017 – via rochsent.com.
  6. Harris, Lauren. "Letters of Hope – How One Teen Spreads Smiles to the Elderly". Parade. Retrieved 2017-01-14.
  7. "Jacob Cramer, Author at Channel Kindness". Channel Kindness. Retrieved 2018-01-26.
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