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Volume 11, Issue 26
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June 29, 2016
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Help Generations United Help Grandfamilies!
Last week, Generations United's efforts helped lead to the successful passage of the
Family First Prevention Services Act
in the House of Representatives.
The bill now heads
to the Senate for a vote.
If passed, it would
provide key supportive services
to grandfamilies. We have few precious days before the Senate recesses for the summer. We need your help to make this happen.
Contact your senators today and tell them you support the Family First Prevention Services Act
(Capitol Switchboard: 202-224-3121)
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help us
continue giving grandfamilies a voice on Capitol Hill. We need your support today. Thank you.
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Thank You for Helping Grandfamilies
We thank
Ana Beltran
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Beverly
Daniels, Cydney Campbell,
Paul Arfin
and
Tonya Wiley-Robinson
for helping us continue to give grandfamilies a voice on Capitol Hill.
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Congrats, Dr. Shannon Jarrott
Congratulations to Dr. Shannon Jarrott and her colleagues at Ohio State University for receiving a $1.2 million five-year grant from the USDA for "Food for a Long Life: A Community-Based Intergenerational Project In Ohio and Virginia." With this grant, the researchers will use intergenerational strategies to increase healthy food access, consumption and education for young children and their families living in high poverty areas in Columbus, OH, and Lynchburg, VA. Learn more
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Rachel Carson Sense of Wonder/Wild Contest 2016 - Deadline: Oct. 15, 2016
The Rachel Carson Intergenerational Sense of Wonder/Wild contest for 2016 is well underway. All levels of creativity are welcomed. See RCLA Intergenerational Sense of Wonder Website for details and to download the application. Questions? Contact Barbara Yoffee, M.S.Ed, Rachel Carson Landmark Alliance. |
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A Huge Thanks to Our Members and Supporters
We thank our renewing member, Ebenezer Ridges, for their contributions.
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Apply By June 30! 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
with any questions.
Learn more
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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!
If 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
. If you're not a member or supporter, we hope you will consider joining today.
Learn more here
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Culture United
The BFG
Ten-year-old Sophie is in for the adventure of a lifetime when she meets the Big Friendly Giant. Naturally scared at first, the young girl soon realizes that the 24-foot behemoth is actually quite gentle and charming. As their friendship grows, Sophie's presence attracts the unwanted
attention of Bloodbottler, Fleshlumpeater and other giants. After traveling to London, Sophie and the BFG must convince Queen Victoria to help them get rid of all the bad giants once and for all. 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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OASIS CATCH Healthy Habits
This program, based on the Coordinated Approach to Child Health (CATCH), enlists caring older adult volunteers to inspire children to adopt healthy eating and physical activity habits for a lifetime. Teams of volunteers work with children in after-school and summer programs for up to 25 weeks. Each one-hour session includes at least 30 minutes of fun, active games, hands-on nutrition lessons and a healthy snack.
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
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Think Intergenerational - Funding Opportunities
 Disney Summer of Service Grants. Youth Service America (YSA) and The Walt Disney Company are teaming up this summer to offer $500 each to 340 young change-makers who can turn their creative ideas into projects that will positively impact their communities. Deadline: Sept. 30, 2016. Learn more
Policy and Advocacy Grant. The Tufts Health Plan Foundation is offering grants to aid communities expanding access to programs and services for all ages and include system change/improvement. Community/civic engagement must involve diverse stakeholders mobilizing and affecting change.
LOI Deadline: July 20, 2016. Learn more
If you have - or know of - any intergenerational funding opportunities, please send them to [email protected]
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Think Intergenerational - Great Resources
Valuing Vaccinations Across Generations Intergenerational Discussion Guide. This Generations United guide includes information on recommended vaccinations across the lifespan, the important role grandparents and grandchildren play in each other's lives, generational perspectives and experiences with vaccinations, sample conversation starters and activities for intergenerational discussion around
vaccinations. Learn more
Grand Partners in Education Family Engagement Toolkit.
This Generations United guide is intended to help educational stakeholders engage grandparents to jumpstart or enhance family engagement in schools.
Learn more
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Events
In
ternational Positive Aging Conference.
Society of Certified Senior Advisors.
Washington, DC. Aug. 25-27, 2016.
Learn more
Elevate Respite! 2016 National Lifespan Respite Conference. ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center. Denver, CO. Sept. 20-22, 2016. Learn more
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.
Learn more
Assets Learning Conference. CFED.
Washington, DC. Sept. 28-30, 2016.
Learn more
IAVE World Youth Volunteer Conference &
24th World Volunteer Conference. International Association for Volunteer Effort and Cemefi.
Mexico City, MX. Nov. 3-5 and 7-10, 2016.
Learn more
Generations Remixed. Generations United and St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care. Milwaukee, WI. June 13-16, 2017.
Learn more
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Quote
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Each day of our lives we make deposits in the memory banks of our children."
~Charles Swindoll, pastor, author and educator
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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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