Encore.org Has A New Look!

Encore.org Has A New Look!

You may have noticed that our site has had a little work done. Whether you’ve visited many times or are new, we hope you’ll easily be able to find what you need. We’ve freshened up our look, gone mobile-friendly, and solved a few glitches. And we’ve added a few new...
Who will win the Encore Prize? Cast your vote today!

Who will win the Encore Prize? Cast your vote today!

  I’m over-the-moon inspired by the semi-finalists for the Gen2Gen Encore Prize! With so many forces conspiring to divide us, these 24 innovators have come up with new ideas to bring us together. They all offer cool and creative solutions to connect adults 50+...
What’s on Tap for Gen2Gen Summer Fun(d)?

What’s on Tap for Gen2Gen Summer Fun(d)?

  More than 200 people of all ages applied to the Gen2Gen Summer Fun(d) in June with a wealth of scrappy, creative and fun ideas to bring the generations together. Congratulations to the 20 applicants below (listed alphabetically by state) — all Gen2Gen...
And the 2018 Gen2Gen Encore Prize Semi-Finalists Are…

And the 2018 Gen2Gen Encore Prize Semi-Finalists Are…

Encore.org today announced 24 semi-finalists for The Gen2Gen Encore Prize, a national competition that will award a total of $100,000 to five innovators with new ideas for tapping the talent of adults 50+ to help young people who need champions. The semi-finalists...
NPR Covers Encore Fellowships

NPR Covers Encore Fellowships

“Not everyone who reaches so-called retirement age is ready to retire,” observes NPR’s Ina Jaffe in a Morning Edition piece about our Encore Fellowships program, which offers corporate professionals a pathway to use their skills for the greater good. Jaffe...