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These grandmothers are fighting for climate justice and future generations
Nancy Feinstein has been a social justice activist for over 55 years, including feminist, gay and anti-racist activism. She hadn’t been drawn to the environmental movement for most of that time. But about 10 years ago, she learned more about climate activist Bill...
A long list of free resources to help you get through this crisis
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...
Encore Fellowships can be virtual, too
There’s nothing like a pandemic to illustrate the value of experienced, virtual help. Encore Fellowships match skilled, seasoned professionals with social sector organizations in high-impact, paid engagements lasting from six months to one year. Since 2009,...
This young woman understood the importance of social distancing
The message below is from Dr. Gerald Bourne, director of the Encore Physicians Program, which matches retired physicians with community health centers that care for underserved people. Here’s how the COVID-19 pandemic recently impacted his family. After so many years...
Silver linings
Credit: Frank Gallagher. Like you, I am rattled. I’m 61 and have type 2 diabetes, putting me in a high-risk group. I’m at home, along with my wife, Leslie, three kids (ages 10, 12 and 14) and two dogs, navigating crowded quarters. My mother, 84, lives thousands of...
For older people stuck at home, 7 ways to stay connected
If you’re waiting out the coronavirus at home and beginning to lose your mind, now might be the perfect time to explore new ways to get the meaningful connection you crave. Here are seven ways you can foster connectivity and feel a daily sense of purpose over the next...
From social distancing to social engagement: Responding to COVID-19
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Which Gen2Gen Innovation Fellow won the Judges’ Prize?
Just a few months ago, we named five Gen2Gen Innovation Fellows with great ideas to tap the talents of older adults to improve the care and education of our youngest children. All five dazzled us with their creativity, commitment and passion! All five received $5,000;...
New Report Showcases the Nation’s Leading Gen2Gen Cities
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OK, Climate Change: Can four generations of environmentalists agree on anything?
Photo credit: Malik FrancisI’m an active, 26-year-old environmentalist. I helped lead the movement to divest my college from fossil fuels, was a fellow with the CEL Climate Lab, and worked as a field organizer in the 2016 presidential race to try to stop Donald...