URGENT CALL TO ACTION: Protect Aging Services in Los Angeles County

From: ONEgeneration President & CEO, Jenna Hauss

Older adults across Los Angeles County are at risk of losing critical services that support their health, independence, and dignity.

The California Department of Aging (CDA) is proposing changes to the distribution of Older Americans Act (OAA) funding across the state, including a 17% budget reduction for Los Angeles County. While this may sound technical, the real-life impact is very clear: Los Angeles County could lose significant funding for essential services, including home-delivered meals, congregate dining, senior centers, case management, transportation, and caregiver support. To learn more, click here.

For many older adults, these programs are not optional; they are lifelines.

Los Angeles County is home to more older adults than any other county in California, with over 2.1 million residents age 60+. Many are living on fixed incomes, facing rising housing costs, and struggling to meet basic needs. Nearly 40% of older adults in our region already face financial hardship, and demand for services continues to grow.

If this proposal moves forward as written, it could result in fewer meals, fewer services, and fewer people served, at a time when the need has never been greater.

Why Your Voice Matters

State leaders still have time to ensure this funding formula is fair, accurate, and reflects real community needs before it is finalized. But they need to hear directly from you.

Your voice can help:

• Protect the services you or your loved one deserves
• Ensure funding reflects the true needs of Los Angeles County
• Prevent harmful cuts to programs that support older adults every day

Take Action Today

We urge you, your family members, caregivers, and community members to speak out:

1. Submit a Public Comment to the California Department of Aging

📧 Email: CA2030@aging.ca.gov

📝 Subject Line: Public Hearing Comment: IFF Proposal

⏰ Deadline: May 12, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

-Letter template for older adults (Click here)

-Letter template for caregivers/family members (Click here)

2. Contact Your State Elected Officials

Ask them to support a fair and transparent funding formula that protects services in Los Angeles County.

👉 Send a letter here:

https://actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-your-state-representatives-to-support-a-validation-step-for-aging-services-funding?source=direct_link&

3. Spread the Word

Share this information with friends, family, neighbors, and others in your community who rely on or care about aging services.

(If you need help with sending out a letter, please respond to this email, and we will be happy to help.)

Stand With Us

At ONEgeneration, we are committed to ensuring that older adults are not overlooked and that the systems meant to support them remain strong, equitable, and responsive.

But we cannot do this alone.

Your voice matters. Your story matters. Your action matters.

Together, we can protect the services that so many depend on.

ONEgeneration’s 3rd Annual Encino Food & Wine Festival took place on Saturday, April 25, 2026. ONEgeneration would like to thank our amazing sponsors, food & beverage vendors, volunteers, supporters and attendees! Your kindness, generosity and commitment to our older adult community and their families. Special thanks to the band Musicians with a Heart and DJ Mark!

To view more photos click HERE.

Thank you to our Cabernet sponsors Corebridge Financial & Trio Community Meals, VIP Lounge sponsor Yelp, Chardonnay sponsors Bristol Hospice, California Career College, Carol & Stu Zimring, Catherine & Blake Coddington, Clumeck Stern Schenkelberg & Getzoff, Jim and Roxie Esterle, Judy & Steve Groode, Lindy & Rick Pearson - Oxygen Yoga & Fitness Agoura Hills, Paul Davis Insurance Services, Tierra del Sol, Valley Presbyterian Hospital, and Waste Management & IPA sponsors Allan Cutrow - Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp, California Credit Union, Columbia Bank, Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center, DriveWise Auto, Gallagher, Greg Rogers, IMA, MAPS Charities, Sherman Oaks Encino Chamber of Commerce, Studio City Sherman Oaks Encino News, UCLA Health, West Coast University, and

Willa Meller & Vanessa Henderson.

Have you been to our market lately? Stop by this Sunday to shop for Mother's Day, Graduation, and Spring Birthday presents from our amazing craft vendors I Am & Is Designs, Contessa Designs Jewelry, Kern's Art Studio, Menos Mas Refill Market, Mi Scents, Sabrina's Glassworks, Sanchi's Clothes, and Simon's All Natural Soap. Market is open from 8am to 1 pm.

Did you know that every April, organizations and communities around the globe celebrate for 1 week the importance of intergenerational connections with special daily activities? Each day's activity relates to a specific theme. This year's daily themes included the following: 1. “Let’s Raise Intergenerational Awareness”, 2. Let’s Challenge Ageism”, 3. “Let’s Challenge Social Isolation and Loneliness”, 4. ”Let’s Create Intergenerational Spaces and Communities”, 5. “Let’s Save the Planet Together”, 6. “Let’s Develop Intergenerational Workplaces”, 7. Let’s Improve Intergenerational Quality and Sustainability”. See photos from ONEgeneration's Global Intergenerational Week 2026 below. Follow the world at #GIW26

Recently, ONEgeneration was proud to host a Social Emotional Skills Building event for children in our Grandparents As Parents Program.

This special event focused on helping children develop healthy ways to understand and manage big feelings—building skills that support their emotional well-being and resilience. It is part of a larger initiative to provide kinship families with valuable tools and resources for supporting children impacted by Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Cedars-Sinai for their generous support in making our ACEs-focused work possible, as well as to Free Arts for leading an incredible art class that inspired creativity and expression. A special shoutout to our high-energy yoga instructor, Sidney, for bringing fun, movement, and positivity to the day!

GAP is truly grateful for the opportunity to work with such amazing children and to support our caregivers with education and tools that strengthen the entire family.

On April 1st, ONEgeneration’s Grandparents As Parents Program had the joy of taking caregivers and their children from SPA 2 and SPA 4 on a special trip to the Aquarium of the Pacific! Families traveled together by bus to Long Beach, where they enjoyed lunch, snacks, and most importantly, meaningful quality time exploring the wonders of marine life side by side. From colorful fish to fascinating sea creatures, it was a day filled with learning, laughter, and connection



We are incredibly grateful to our amazing partners, Penny Lane and All For Kids, for helping make this memorable experience possible for our families.

Click here for flyer in Spanish

In loving memory of our dear friend, long-time ONEgeneration Senior Enrichment Center Advisory Council Member, and Exercise Through Dance Participant, Pat.

Your friends at ONEgeneration

Thanks to Daniel Sagal & Renee Fields at Total Senior for their assistance. Andrea Mark 

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 for more information:number (818) 654-8979.
• 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

countymeals@onegeneration.org

countymeals@onegeneration.org

ehernandez@ONEgeneration.org

jayar@onegeneration.org

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

Are your heating and cooling bills higher than you’d like?

If your home feels too hot in the summer or too cold in the winter, it may be time to think about a new heating and cooling system.

ONEgeneration can help you apply for rebates that can lower the cost and help you save money.

What is a heat pump?

A heat pump is an all-in-one system that keeps your home cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Instead of making heat, it moves heat — which uses less energy and can lower your utility bills.

Good news!

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is offering rebates of $2,500 per ton for new heat pump heating and cooling systems. ONEgeneration can help you understand the program and apply.

For more information contact Juana Torres at jtorres@onegeneration.org or call 818-708-6603.

gap@onegeneration.org

jodum@onegeneration.org

gap@onegeneration.org

(818) 847-3828

(800) 824-0780

(818) 342-4686

Housing.LACounty.gov

internetforallnow.org

(800) 434-0222

Go Away Demons of Stress

a poem by Norman Molesko  



I aspire to walk down the path

of being good to myself.

I should learn to discern

how best to prevent onsets of stress.

Also other ailments I don’t yearn.

I should not allow little demons of stress,

to dance around as they wish in my head.

These demons of worry and concern

should be forced to leave my mind.

Breathing-in, breathing-out, ten times,

could be the way for a stress-free day.

© Norman Molesko 2026 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.

FreeWill: Click here to learn more or email Development@ONEgeneration.org

We appreciate your support!