Concerned about the lack of action on climate change and wondering what you can do about it? Join Mick Smyer, founder of Growing Greener and Encore Public Voices Fellow, for a discussion about innovative ways to help people move from anxiety into action. Learn how we can all be more proactive in efforts to reduce the […]
Meet Martha Blackwelder, a former nonprofit CEO who raised tens of millions for museums, raised buildings from the ground up, a curator and Asian art aficionado. Along with the satisfying accomplishments of nonprofit leadership came great stress, overwork, and the depletion of joy. One exhausting workday triggered an awakening, and she knew what she needed […]
Wholesome, nutritious food is the key to healthy living, but it also contributes to healthier, more vibrant communities. This session will cover the important role that good nutrition plays for growing kids, for healthy adults, and for creating resilience in urban communities that often don't have access to fresh, nutritious food. Join Franciel Ikeji and […]
People over 50 want to contribute to the economy and to society. They are an expanding resource, yet older adults are too frequently shut out of opportunities to use their experience, feel valued, and live financially secure lives. Members of the 50+ Employment Affinity Group are focused on changing how older workers are seen by […]
Do you sometimes hold on to past hurts, offenses, and resentments? Does what happened in previous relationships and jobs overly influence your present attitudes about life and work? Don’t let the past sabotage your personal happiness! Discover what you need to let go and how to liberate your heart and mind for a life of […]
The Intergenerational Affinity Group is a self-driven forum of the Encore Network, composed of Network members dedicated to linking the generations to create a better future for all. We gather on the second Tuesday of every month to share experiences, learn, and advocate together. We take on a small number of relevant projects as merited. […]
Ageism is embedded in our culture and widely understood as a barrier to opportunity, contribution, and quality of life for people over 50. The Encore Network helps people shift perceptions and navigate the barriers created by ageism, but what about changing the system itself? We will define an advocacy agenda and develop strategies for changing […]
We all know that our service can make an important difference in the lives of others. But did you know that volunteers also benefit in direct ways from their service? Research involving volunteers over 50 confirms that they are healthier in mind and body, more socially connected, and have better quality of life than their […]
Encore.org commissioned a nationally representative survey to gauge how American adults think about cogeneration, a strategy to bring older and younger people together to solve problems and bridge divides. NORC at the University of Chicago used its AmeriSpeak panel to survey 1,549 respondents, ages 18 to 94, online and by phone. In this free, one-hour […]
What are the legal considerations business founders need to keep in mind when creating a startup? And, what are some of the pitfalls to avoid to keep things running smoothly? Join this session for an overview of the key legal topics that will help encore entrepreneurs navigate the different stages of a startup from launching, […]
"Age-friendly" describes a growing number of initiatives designed to change the way our communities and institutions address the interests of older adults. Age-friendly frameworks have been developed to guide how cities, towns, states, employers, universities, health care systems, and public health systems plan and then act to address how to support residents of all ages. […]
Designed for people who are curious, love nature, and want to get outside and meet new people, this unique Scavenger Hunt takes you on a wild and wonderful course through Central Park. You’ll encounter pristine gardens, military monuments, and deep forests. Just to make things a bit more lively, you’ll have the opportunity to dress up in colorful boas, crazy glasses, and hats. A few […]
This free, 90-minute virtual event will feature music from an intergenerational brass band, an inspiring civic sermon from Citizen University CEO Eric Liu, and presentations highlighting the creative work of 15 leaders who are bringing younger and older people together to cogenerate solutions.