Finding Purpose — and Inspiration — in a Boxing Gym

By | Jan 4, 2017

Harry Cummins III found his purpose in life when he opened a boxing gym to reach kids on the streets, in gangs, from broken homes. His encore story is the latest to be featured by our media partner, The Christian Science Monitor. As a boy, his dreams of entering the...

A Case Study in Living #Gen2Gen

By | Dec 20, 2017

After decades as a corporate lawyer, banker and nonprofit executive director, Betsy Werley hit midlife and decided to dedicate her energy and talents to change the culture for others in the years formerly occupied by retirement. Today, as director of network expansion...

The Baby Boomers’ Unfinished Business

By | Dec 19, 2017

The following is an excerpt from my new essay in the Democracy Journal. Why should I care about posterity? What has posterity ever done for me?” In an era when sweeping demographic change has created a racial, economic, cultural, and political chasm between the...

Is Opportunity Knocking for Today’s Young People?

By | Dec 13, 2017

Access to opportunity – that’s what our nation stands for, what many of us have fought for, and what a lot of us over 50 want most for the next generation. So how are young people in the U.S. doing on this year’s Opportunity Index, which measures 20 economic,...

10 Literacy Organizations Seeking Volunteers Over 50

By | Dec 6, 2017

Are you interested in helping kids in your community learn to love reading, but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry — we’ve got you covered. These 10 literacy nonprofits are actively seeking older volunteers, and value the wisdom and experience you bring....