by Encore.org | Jun 7, 2019
When Mary Gunn took over as the new executive director of Generations Incorporated — a Boston-area nonprofit working to strengthen the literacy skills of young children by engaging people over the age of 50 as volunteer literacy tutors — her first...
by Encore.org | Sep 5, 2018
“As a former youth volunteer in dementia and hospice, I know firsthand the energy and spirit that young people have to work with older adults, and we want to create opportunities for young people to offer companionship to families who crave it most.” Joy...
by Encore.org | Sep 5, 2018
“Using my experience bringing and winning a lawsuit against age discrimination in the workplace, I want to raise my voice against this common yet nearly invisible form of discrimination.” Julianne TaaffeFor 27 years Julianne Taaffe taught English as a...
by Encore.org | Sep 5, 2018
“I aim to change the conversation about climate issues, moving us, but especially older adults, from climate avoidance to climate action to climate habit. We have time and talent, and we know how to get things done. We also understand that time is short, for...
by Encore.org | Sep 5, 2018
“I hope to show how the wisdom of our elders in society breathes hope and energy around the challenges that younger generations must face. The bonds connect us to movements of the past, while offering us a roadmap for the future.” Dr. Marlon A. SmithDr....
