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Volume 11, Issue 45
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November 9, 2016
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Generations United's Post Election Statement
Following an election that
found the country deeply divided, it's important to remember Pope
John XXIII's quote: "What unites us, is much greater than what divides us."
A Generations United survey on demographic changes found that
Americans have confidence in their own communities. I
ntergenerational connections are the starting place for
efforts
to unite the
diverse experiences and perspectives
found in our nation
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That core value
also drives
all of us at
Generations United to continue arguing for a caring society.
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 Generations United in the News
- PBS NewsHour ran a piece that ran in Stateline. The article, which quoted Jaia Peterson Lent and cited our 2016 State of Grandfamilies report, was on the rising number of grandparents raising grandchildren as a result of the opioid epidemic. Read the article.
- In his article for Arizona's Today's News-Herald, David Louis highlighted the growing number of grandparents raising grandchildren. The article also quoted Jaia Peterson Lent. Read the article.
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Celebrate the Launch of Generation to Generation
Generations United is thrilled to work with Generation to Generation, a new five-year campaign powered by our friends at Encore.org to mobilize 1 million people over 50 to stand up for kids and, in turn, show what's possible when people across generations work together.
Come out Thurs., Nov. 16, for the launch celebration! Learn more
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Congrats to Derenda Schubert on being a "Light A Fire Award" Winner!
Derenda Schubert, Ph.D, executive director of
Bridge Meadows (a Generations United Program of Distinction), was named a "Light A Fire: Extraordinary Executive Director."
Portland Monthly's Light a Fire Awards, presented by Bank of America, honors the nonprofit organizations and individuals whose extraordinary acts of service embody the Portland spirit of giving to make the region more prosperous, beautiful, healthful, and sustainable.
Read the profile on Derenda and Bridge Meadows.
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News from Our Members
Generations United is proud to be a membership organization. We love to shine a light on our members!
- ZERO TO THREE's Executive Director Matthew Melmed, Generations United's Board chair, called for mental health reform for all children in his Washington Post Letter to the Editor. Read it.
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f you're a member of Generations United and have a project, event or accomplishment you want highlighted in our "News from Our Members," please
email Alan King
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A Dance for Life Highlights
Generations United's partnership with A Second Chance, Inc. and Madeline Gardner, designer at MORILEE, made this past Saturday's cotillion possible. MORILEE donated dresses to twenty-seven young ladies in or affiliated with the foster care system, many of them raised by their grandparents. Check out the highlights. |
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A Huge Thanks to Our Members and Supporters
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Memes Show the Importance of Vaccinations Across the Lifespan
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 Culture United
Tell Me a Riddle
Aging couple David and Eva have lost the spark that once infused their marriage. After nearly four decades together, the duo feels disconnected and lost. After Eva is diagnosed with cancer, they travel across the country and end up staying with their granddaughter, Jeannie, in San Francisco. During the trip, and with Eva's possible death looming, the couple rediscovers the passion and love missing from their lives.
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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 Cool Ideas
Fit & Five
This week's cool idea is the Five & Fit program in California, which is based on a model from Temple University, older adults (age 55+) guide young pre-schoolers (ages 2 - 5) and their families toward improved nutrition and enhanced physical activity. Learn more
Got something cool you tried that was successful? Why not tweet your cool intergenerational ideas to
#cooligideas
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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
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Think Intergenerational - Funding Opportunities
 2017 Youth Garden Grants. KidsGardening is offering $750 in supplies to 20 winners - school and youth educational garden projects that enhance the quality of life for students and their communities. Deadline: Dec. 15, 2016. Learn more
Responsive Grants.
The Retirement Research Foundation awards grants for advocacy, training, and research projects, all with national relevance.
Proposals are considered from organizations located anywhere in the United States. RRF has awarded more than $200 million for innovative projects that benefit older Americans.
LOI Deadline: Dec. 1, 2016 | Application Deadline: Feb. 1, 2017.
If you have - or know of - any intergenerational funding opportunities, please send them to [email protected]
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Think Intergenerational - Great Resources
Caregiving Youth: a community-based framework for identifying and supporting a hidden population. Family Voices of California. This webinar will bring together experts from the American Association of Caregiving Youth, Children's Hospital Los Angeles and the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine to discuss how to best identify and serve this population. Weds., Nov. 16 at 3pm EST. Learn more
Grand Partners in Education Family Engagement Toolkit.
This Generations United guide is intended to help educational stakeholders on how to engage grandparents to jumpstart or enhance family engagement in schools.
Learn more
Generations United: Because We're Stronger Together.
Generations United 's
animated video about the value of intergenerational communities serves as a companion piece to the infographic in our Creating an Age-Advantaged Community Toolkit
. The video is an engaging tool for educating and inspiring communities to embrace and invest in intergenerational solutions. Watch the video.
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Events
*Generations Remixed. Generations United and St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care. Milwaukee, WI. June 13-16, 2017.
Learn more
Registration Now Open! International Federation on Ageing 14th Global Conference on Ageing. International Federation on Ageing.
Toronto, ON, Canada. Aug. 8-10, 2018.
Learn more
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"Wherever there are beginners and experts, old and young, there is some kind of learning going on, some kind of teaching. We are all pupils and we are all teachers." ~Gilbert Highet
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| Your Feedback Invited! We want Generations This Week to be a real resource for you. Please send us any national news on intergenerational issues in addition to upcoming conferences, funding opportunities, reports and webinars. Local and state events can be shared in our Facebook group. Please also let us know how we can improve! Email us at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you! Best, 
Alan King
Communications Specialist
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