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 Volume 13, Issue 22
May 30, 2018
 
Less Than a Week Away! Still Time to Register!  
If you haven't yet, register today and join Generations United and The Eisner Foundation on June 5 in Washington, DC, as we discuss the value of intergenerational shared sites that serve children, youth and older adults together. Veteran NPR correspondent Ina Jaffe will emcee the event, which will also include a panel discussion, featuring:
  • Derenda Schubert, Executive Director, Bridge Meadows, Portland, OR
  • Enrique Stephenson, Student, Geriatric Career Development Program, New York, NY
  • Marilyn Haskel, Resident, Collington Kendal, Mitchellville, MD
Learn more and register today!
Apply Today! Be Recognized as a Program of Distinction
Does your intergenerational program meet critical needs in your community? Does it provide clear, meaningful roles for participants of all ages and abilities? Do you go above and beyond to train staff and participants? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you may have what it takes to be named an intergenerational Program of Distinction! Each year, we recognize outstanding programs across the country that reflect the rich diversity among programs that involve older and younger generations.  The deadline to apply is August 1, 2018 Contact Irv Katz  with any questions.  Learn more.
A Huge Thanks to Our Members and Supporters 
We thank our new member, Assertive Family Solutions, for their contribution. Together, we are building a world that values all generations!  Donate to help us unleash the potential of an "age-amped" society . If you're an organization,  join us !
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Culture United
The Gospel According to André
André Leon Talley has been a fixture in the world of fashion for so long that it's difficult to imagine a time when he wasn't defining the boundaries of great style. Kate Novack's intimate portrait, The Gospel According to André, takes viewers on an emotional journey from André's roots growing up in the segregated Jim Crow South -- where his grandmother raised him -- to becoming one of the most influential tastemakers and fashion curators of our times. The film includes grandmother and ancestor quotes. According to a friend, "His grandmother was everything to him." Learn more.

Culture United highlights films, books, music and TV shows with an intergenerational theme. Do you have any suggestions? Share them with us and we'll share in the weeks and months to come. We welcome responses or reactions. We'll possibly feature them on our blog. See disclaimer.
Cool Ideas
Intergenerational Sock Hop
The sock hop, a popular 1950s dance for teenagers, was the culmination of intergenerational learning throughout the school year between children at the Mountain Village Montessori Charter School and residents at Casey's Pond, a senior living community in Steamboat Springs, CO. Learn more.

Got something cool you tried that was successful? Why not tweet your cool intergenerational ideas to #cooligideas? You can also post them to our Intergenerational Connections Facebook Group. We want to highlight innovative age-optimized programs and practices through our blog, social media and weekly e-newsletter! Share the inspiration.
Think Intergenerational - Funding Opportunities
Art Works Grant.  The National Endowment for the Arts support artistically excellent projects that celebrate our creativity and cultural heritage, invite mutual respect for differing beliefs and values, and enrich humanity. Matching grants generally range from $10,000 to $100,000.  Second Art Works Deadline: July 12, 2018. Learn more.

Seed Grants Available for Programs that Support Grandfamilies. We're thrilled that our long-time partner, The Brookdale Foundation, will award grants of $15,000 each to 15 programs that create or expand supportive services to grandparents and other relatives raising children!  Deadline: June 13, 2018.   Learn more

If you have - or know of - any intergenerational funding opportunities, please send them to aking@gu.org
Think Intergenerational - Great Resources  
Research and Resources
Intergenerational Programming in Senior Housing: From Promise to Practice.  This report describes findings from a year-long study on the nature and extent of intergenerational programming in senior housing that was conducted by Generations United and LeadingAge, with support from the Retirement Research Foundation.  Learn more.
Events
"All In Together: Creating Places Where Young and Old Thrive." Generations United and The Eisner Foundation. Washington, DC. June 5, 2018. Learn more .

Taking Action: Acting Locally Linking Globally. National Youth Leadership Council. St. Paul, MN. June 18-21, 2018. Learn more.

National Caregivers Conference. The Family Resource Network. Iselin, New Jersey. Oct. 11, 2018. Learn more.

Aging in America Conference. American Society on Aging. New Orleans, LA. April 15-18, 2019.  Learn more.
Quote 
"My fellow Americans: Ask not what your country can do for you -- ask what you can do
for your country. My fellow citizens of the world: Ask not what America will do for you,
but what together we can do for the freedom of man." ~John F. Kennedy, whose birthday was yesterday.

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Alan King
Communications Specialist
Generations United
  
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