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Working remotely, this Encore Fellow is helping families in crisis

By Sarah McKinney Gibson | May 20, 2020

Rising unemployment means more families across the country are facing the possibility of homelessness. That’s top of mind at Family Promise, a national nonprofit working 24/7 to help. “Everything is so fragile,” says Gary Chan, 70, who joined the organization last May...

AARP’s first Encore Fellow was charged with securing A-List Black talent for live events. Then the pandemic hit.

By Sarah McKinney Gibson | May 13, 2020

“I like to say I’ve had 39 lives,” says Harriette Cole, 59, whose range of professional experiences include being a model, holding various leadership positions at Essence and Ebony magazines, coaching Black recording artists on public speaking — including Mary...

A long list of free resources to help you get through this crisis

By Encore.org | Apr 26, 2020

The list below includes free resources for members of the Encore community who are looking for ways to support their neighbors and communities in the weeks ahead. It will be regularly updated as new information comes in. To suggest additional items, please send...

With tech expertise, this Encore Fellow is helping the homeless stay connected

By Sarah McKinney Gibson | Apr 23, 2020

The pandemic has made life exponentially harder for the staff and residents at HomeFirst, which provides services and housing to the homeless and those at risk of homelessness across seven sites in Santa Clara County. Technology can make things a bit easier — if...

5 ways older generations can support youth during the coronavirus pandemic

By Sarah McKinney Gibson | Apr 22, 2020

The COVID-19 crisis has made it pretty much impossible for older adults to provide face-to-face mentoring and support to young people. Still, many nonprofits are scrambling to find ways to connect the generations now. Here at Encore.org (a nonprofit focused on...

With skills and data, this Encore Fellow gets emergency food to people who need it

By Sarah McKinney Gibson | Apr 13, 2020

“It feels really good to use all my skills to help this great organization out in a time of great need.” John Sheehan, 66, started his Encore Fellowship with Second Harvest of Silicon Valley, one of the largest food banks in the country, a few months before the...