Volume 11, Issue 18
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May 4, 2016
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Generations United in The Press Democrat
"Living in a multigenerational household is more about culture and unity," Beatriz Camargo told The Press Democrat in Santa Rosa, CA. She and her husband share their house with three kids, her parents, two brothers, a sister and a golden retriever. The article, "Under one roof: Multi-generational families on the rise," also quotes Donna Butts on the benefits of multigenerational households. They, according to Donna, ease "the burden as more family members contribute to housing costs, allowing some to save money, for example, to buy their own house down the road." Read the full article.
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 International Day of Families is May 12!
This year's panel of experts on "Families, healthy lives and sustainable future" will convene at United Nations Headquarters in New York on May 12, from 1:15 to 2:45. We're proud to have been a part of helping to write the background paper for the 20th anniversary. Watch the webcast live. |
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Memes Show the Importance of Vaccinations Across the Lifespan
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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 June 30, 2016
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Contact Emily Patrick
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With Help from Grandparents, City School Kids Look Forward to Getting a Playground
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A Huge Thanks to Our Members and Supporters
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 Registration Now Open for OMA's August Art Facilitator Training
Due to demand, Opening Minds through Art (OMA), a Generations United Programs of Distinction, added a third Facilitator Training session in August. Learn how to implement and evaluate an OMA program for people with dementia.
Register today!
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Cul
ture United
Grandmothers at Work: Juggling Families and Jobs
In this book, based primarily on 48 in-depth interviews, Madonna Harrington Meyers focuses on working grandmothers readjusting work schedules, using vacation and sick leave time, gutting retirement accounts, and postponing retirement to care for grandchildren. Some simply want to do this; others do it in part because they have more security and flexibility on the job than their daughters do at their relatively new jobs. Grandmothers at Work provides a unique perspective on a phenomenon faced by millions of women in America today. Learn more
Do you know of any films, books, music and TV shows with an intergenerational theme?
Share them with us
and we'll share in the weeks and months to come. See disclaimer.
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The East County Intergenerational Garden
This week's cool idea, the
East County Intergenerational Garden
at Cuyamaca College in California, is an intergenerational gardening program where older adults teach preschoolers how food is grown and help young people develop an appreciation for enjoying healthy eating.
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Think Intergenerational - Funding Opportunities
2016 Lifespan Respite Care Program: Grants to New States. The Administration for Community Living will provide up to three grants of $200,000 each for planning, establishing and expanding/enhancing Lifespan respite Care systems in the states. Letter of Intent deadline: May 17, 2016. Deadline: June 23, 2016. Learn more
Funds Available for Anti-Gang Efforts
The Comprehensive Anti-Gang Strategies and Programs initiative of the Department of Justice supports community partnership implementing anti-gang programs, including primary and secondary prevention, gang intervention, and targeted gang enforcement.
Deadline: May 23, 2016.
The Retirement Research Foundation Accepting Applications for Projects in Aging
Based in Chicago, the Retirement Research Foundation is one of the nation's first private foundations devoted exclusively to aging and retirement issues. Advocacy, training, and research projects, all with national relevance, are considered from organizations located anywhere in the United States. Proposals for direct service and advocacy projects that have a local focus are considered from organizations based in seven states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri, Wisconsin, or Florida.
Deadline: August 1, 2016.
Capital Grants for Education and Healthcare in Seventeen States
The Gladys Brooks Foundation provides support to nonprofit organizations located in the seventeen states.The Foundation focuses its grantmaking on libraries, educational institutions, and hospitals and clinics in the targeted states. Grant applications will be considered only for major expenditures, generally between $50,000 and $100,000. Funds are intended to be used for capital projects, including equipment and endowments.
Deadline: May 31, 2016
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If you have - or know of - any intergenerational funding opportunities, please send them to [email protected]
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Think Intergenerational - Great Resources
Research & Resources
A Shared Sentence: The Devastating Toll of Parental Incarceration on Kids, Families and Communities. This policy report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation outlines recommendations state and local leaders can adopt to help the more than 5 million children (many of whom live in grandfamilies) who struggle with the emotional and financial instability of having an incarcerated parent. Learn more
Grand Partners in Education Family Engagement Toolkit. This Generations United guide is intended to help educational stakeholders jumpstart or enhance family engagement in schools. Learn more
Creating an Age-Advantaged Community: A Toolkit for Building Intergenerational Communities that Recognize, Engage and Support All Ages.
This resource from Generations United helps communities make intentional efforts to build connections between the generations.
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Events
 Ageism in America: Reframing Its Issues and Impacts. American Society on Aging.
Washington, DC. June 14, 2016.
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Owning Our Movement, Maximizing Our Impact. The Institute for Educational Leadership.
Pittsburgh, PA. June 20 - 22, 2016.
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 Better Together: Collaborating for Kids! National Foster Parent Association and National Kinship Alliance for Children.
Las Vegas, NV. June 22 - 25, 2016.
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In
ternational Positive Aging Conference.
Society of Certified Senior Advisors.
Washington, DC. Aug. 25-27, 2016.
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The Creative Age Global Perspectives on Creativity and Aging 2016 NCCA Leadership Exchange and Conference.
National Center for Creative Aging.
Washington, DC. Sept. 24-28, 2016.
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Global Intergenerational Conference. Generations United. Milwaukee, WI. June 13-16, 2017.
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