Newsletter

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the many volunteers who joined ONEgeneration to deliver meals to homebound older adults on Thanksgiving Day. Families and community members came together to provide a special holiday meal for those who had nowhere to go for the holiday. The smiles on the faces of these homebound seniors, who appreciated the presence of young children and compassionate volunteers, made a difficult day much brighter.

We also want to thank Sagebrush Cantina and the Calabasas Rotary Club for once again hosting a meal service for our more active older adults from both the ONEgeneration Senior Centers (in Reseda and Northridge). ONEgeneration arranged for two buses filled with older adults, who enjoyed a lovely holiday feast together, graciously served by wonderful volunteers.

Laughter drifts out of OSEC’s Activity Room on a Wednesday afternoon as members give their undivided attention to their Beginner Spanish teacher, Avi Leibovici, a multilingual educator, longtime social worker, volunteer, and self-described comedian. Avi has been volunteering at OSEC for about five months, and he is already a beloved teacher and member of the ONEgeneration community. He seamlessly blends humor with language education, making his classroom a lively environment for everyone who attends. Avi describes having a profound respect for people who want to feel closer to all cultures, to immigrants, to the history of California.

Avi has worn many hats throughout his life, all of which focus on helping others. He received his master’s degree in social work from UCLA and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). He was the CEO of VISTAS for over 30 years, a non-profit agency that provides day programs for adults with developmental disabilities and mental health conditions. He has also volunteered at several elementary schools in the Sherman Oaks and Van Nuys areas, mentoring and tutoring children, especially those struggling with language, and has facilitated Spanish-speaking parenting groups to help families build stronger skills at home. Click to read more.

ONEgeneration’s Intergenerational Programs enjoyed a lively November filled with meaningful connections. Children and older adult “neighbors” came together for activities celebrating Veterans Day and Thanksgiving, including a special visit from a Smiling Sea dentist who taught hands-on dental hygiene.



Participants also enjoyed a Thanksgiving story and festive pie tasting. Meanwhile, teens and active older adults concluded the fall semester of Sages and Seekers with heartfelt tribute presentations, expressing gratitude for the conversations and relationships built over their eight weeks together.

Thank you to Councilmember Imelda Padilla and her team for generously providing and distributing more than 100 turkeys at ONEgeneration’s Walk-Up Food Pantry. With their support, along with our dedicated partners, we were able to serve over 269 households with holiday food assistance.

We are grateful to the volunteers from Kaiser Permanente Woodland Hills and West Coast University for lending their time and energy, and to SCAN Health Plan for supporting the pantry and sharing valuable resources for older adults. A special thank-you as well to Health Net, LLC for their ongoing commitment to our community food pantry efforts.

December pantry dates:

• Friday, 12/12
• Friday, 12/19

We appreciate everyone who helps make these vital services possible.”

Thank you to our staff, amazing volunteers and Board Members who joined us earlier last month for a drive thru Food Pantry due to the rain. Over 200 households received multiple bags of food placed into their trunks. We appreciate the support of Health Net, LLC, Paul Davis Insurance, Inc., SCAN as well as Kaiser Permanente volunteers! Thank you Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel staff members for taking time to help today. We wouldn’t be able to help so many without your support!

In Honor of Jenna Dillon. Hayden Orme

In honor of the meal program. Caryn Pola

In honor of food distribution. Laura Ponchick

ONEgeneration's Senior Enrichment Center 

• Location: 18255 Victory Blvd., Reseda, CA 91335
• Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
• Annual Registration of $15.00 can be paid by cash, check or card
• Call (818) 705-2345 for more information
• Class Schedule click here
• Lunch Menu click here

Wilkinson Senior Center - Northridge

• Location: 8956 Vanalden Ave, Northridge, CA 91324
• Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4 pm
• Annual Registration of $15.00 can be paid by cash, check or card
• Call (818) 654-8376 for more information
• Click here for Activities Schedule
• Click here for Lunch Menu
• Click here for Travel Schedule

Nutrition Services

• Homebound Meal Delivery: If you are a Senior, 60 years or older and in need of meal delivery, please call our Case Management in-take line at (818)708-6624 for information. 
• Dining Center: ONEgeneration Senior Enrichment Center: Reseda: In-person dining, Monday - Friday. REGISTRATION for lunch will be open starting at 10:30am. Lunch served at 11:30am - 12:30pm. $3 suggested donation. Information (818)705-2345.
• Dining Center: Canoga Park: In-person dining Monday - Friday, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM. $3 suggested donation. Information: (818) 708-4758, Please leave a message. 
• Dining Center: ONEgeneration Wilkinson Senior Center: Northridge: In-person dining, Monday - Friday. Lunch served at 11:30am - 12:30pm. $3 suggested donation. Please call to register (818) 654-8382. 
• Dining Center: Plummer Village Apartments, 15450 Plummer Street, North Hills 91343. In-Person, meals served Monday-Friday from 12:00 to 1:00 PM. Please call (818) 654-8376 for more information.
• Dining Center City of San Fernando Las Palmas Park: In-person dining weekdays from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. $3 suggested donation. Please call to register (818) 654-8007. 
• Homebound Meal Delivery (Calabasas/Agoura Hills Areas & City of San Fernando): If you are a Senior, 60 years or older, in the Calabasas/Agoura Hills Areas or in the City of San Fernando and need meal delivery, please call (818) 654-8007 for more information.

Transportation Services

• If you are a Senior, 65 years old or older and are in need of transportation, please call 818-708-6614 for information.

Adult Daycare    

 ONEgeneration's Adult Daycare program has re-opened in-center operations.

• Call 818-708-6625 or email adultdaycare@onegeneration.org for additional information

Infant/Toddler & Preschool Programs

These programs are currently open with modifications.

• Call 818-708-6377 for more information.

Grandparents As Parents

• Call 818-264-0880 for information about participating in a support group or for other available resources.
• Court Navigation services are available free of charge. Please contact Jaime, ONEgeneration's Court Navigator at 818-370-2263 for an appointment.

Encino Farmers Market

Open Sundays from 8 am to 1 pm at 17400 Victory Blvd. Plenty of free parking.

• Business/Community outreach booth rentals available each week contact ssexton@onegeneration.org 
• Follow us on social media @encinofarmersmarket

Volunteer Opportunities

We have many no-contact volunteer opportunities. All volunteer work is 'in-person".

• If you are interested in volunteering email volunteer@onegeneration.org

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4th Wednesday 9:30-11 AM

Family Caregiver Support Group - In Person

1st Tuesday 3-4 pm Family Caregiver Support Group - Virtual

1st & 3rd Tuesday, 2-3 pm

Women's Support Group -

In Person

Get a FREE Air Conditioner for qualifying LADWP customers! Stay cool in your home with instant rebates of up to $275 on ACs for eligible customers. Some ACs are as low as $0!

For more information contact ONEgeneration’s Environmental Outreach Manager: Juana Torres at 818-708-6603 or by email: jtorres@onegeneration.org

ONEgeneration has a new partnership with the Clean Power Alliance (CPA).

CPA is now offering an instant $300 for the purchase of a new ENERGY STAR® room air conditioner unit. To learn more click here or call ONEgeneration’s Environmental Projects Manager, Juana Torres at 818-708-6603. This offer is for CPA customers only. 

Attention residents of Calabasas, Agoura Hills, Westlake Village and West Hollywood: ONEgeneration has a new partnership with the Clean Power Alliance. We can help you with applying for utility assistance, energy conservation, and with rebates for energy-efficient appliances. Contact our Environmental Projects Manager, Juana Torres for more information: jtorres@onegeneration.org 

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SMILING AT ANOTHER PERSON

a poem by Norman Molesko  



A few Smiling at another person

can almost assuredly

initiate a positive relationship.

Such a relationship can generate

optimism towards one another.

When I smile, I smile back at myself.

Smiling back at me makes me feel good.

When another person sees me smile,

the smile is also picked up by this other person,

who in turn also smiles at me and makes me feels good.

© Norman Molesko 2025 Ambassador For Seniors

Donation: Help us support older adults in our communities! We depend on community member donations to keep our programs running. We thank you for your generosity! Donate on our website using PayPal or a credit card by clicking on the button above or visiting our website at www.onegeneration.org and clicking on the Donate Now button.

Ralphs Reward Card: Register ONEgeneration as your Ralphs Reward Card's designated nonprofit organization and ONEgeneration will earn donation funds each time you shop at Ralphs. Register online at www.ralphs.com by clicking on the button above or by calling 800-443-4438.

Facebook Campaign: Did you know that you can create a fundraiser on Facebook and select ONEgeneration as the non-profit you would like to the funds to go towards? Just pick @ONEgencares, the amount you would like to raise and the end date of the campaign. ONEgeneration will later receive all of the funds raised.

Legacy Brick:

Honor a loved one with a personalized engraved brick placed near the main entrance of our Intergenerational Center.

To learn more please email ssexton@onegeneration.org

In-Kind Donations: ONEgeneration's Senior Enrichment Center Thrift Corner Store is looking for donations of slightly used clothing and household items. For questions or to schedule a donation drop-off, call Andree Goens at 818-708-6605.

Vehicle Donations:

Donate an old car to ONEgeneration and everything will be handled for you, including free pickup. Click on button above to be taken to our vehicle donation web page or call 855-500-RIDE or 855-500-7433 for more information.

Donor-Advised Funds: If you wish to make a donation to ONEgeneration through your DAF, please contact the Financial Institution holding these funds. Your desired contribution to ONEgeneration must come directly from them. Learn more on our website's donation page, scroll down on page to tabs.

Check Donations: To donate via a check, please make it payable to ONEgeneration & mail to

ONEgeneration Fund Development, 17400 Victory Blvd., Van Nuys, CA 91406.

We appreciate your support!