Encore in the Media and Other News
Eisner Foundation CEO Trent Stamp and Encore.org’s CEO and founder Marc Freedman teamed up to write a blog post in the Harvard Business Review, asking whether life could imitate art — especially, a number of recent films that showcase intergenerational collaboration — and create opportunities for experienced adults to mentor young people. We’ve seen the extraordinary human impact of life at Bridge Meadows and in the 15 communities highlighted by Generations United as models for intergenerational living. Judging by the comments at HBR, it seems that Trent and Marc have hit a sweet spot with readers.
Also this week, Marc’s essay, “Let’s Make the Most of the Intergenerational Opportunity” was featured on Next Avenue. The essay is included in a compelling anthology — “The Future of Aging: Realizing the Potential of Longevity” — produced by the Milken Institute’s Center for the Future of Aging, which is led by our board member (and occasional Encore.org guest blogger) Paul Irving.
For a charming example of intergenerational collaboration at work, look no further than our profile of Jewel Curley and Susan Lesh, “bedside singers” at a local hospice facility. Got your own encore story? Share it here — we just may post it on the Stories for the Encore Movement page at Encore.org.
We’re pleased to share our third Innovation Conversation, with SmartLiving 360 founder Ryan Frederick, a Fast Pitch finalist and encore-sector innovator.
Finally, Encore.org is hiring! Our upcoming campaign for children and youth has openings for a field director, director of learning and evaluation and innovation lab associate director. Interested? Apply — and share the links with your networks.
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