Our world -- and our work -- have changed dramatically since February’s newsletter. This month we’ll share member responses to COVID19 in four dimensions of our work: funding, online delivery of programs and events, volunteer engagement and ageism.  Join our March 31...

Looking for a dose of inspiration? Enjoy this “family portrait” of the seven 2020 Dayton-based Del Mar Encore Fellows and the big issues they’re tackling. The Del Mar Healthcare Fund has provided more than $2.8M for programs and services engaging and serving older...

Everyone benefits when older adults and people with disabilities remain independent. A new Community Cares Corps RFP, funded by the federal Administration for Community Living, invites nonprofits and governments to propose innovative ways volunteers can assist family...

Senior Advocates for Generational Equity (SAGE) is a community of advocates in Portland, Oregon, who inspire older adults to give forward. In December, the group received a $90,000 grant from the PGE Drive Change Fund to support its Seniors for Electric Vehicles...

Encore Boston Network continues to build powerful partnerships and add resources to unleash experienced talent.  Volunteer opportunity finder: If you live in Greater Boston, or you’re looking for the latest tool to foster volunteerism in your hometown, check out...

Network members, make an easy-to-keep New Year’s resolution -- add value to your membership by connecting with other leaders and signing up for our webinars. Here’s how: Join the Encore.org LinkedIn group. Join the Network Facebook group, with almost 200 participants...

Ohio encore and age-friendly leaders are building on momentum from their August gathering, developing a research report, recruiting additional participants and planning a 2020 gathering that will include policy makers and legislators. Thanks to co-leads Noreen...

How are UK colleagues envisioning longer lives and rallying others? The Longevity Forum, an Encore Network member co-founded by Andrew Scott (co-author of The Hundred Year Life), is leading the way.  In late September, the Forum and the Stanford University Center on...

For years, eldercare activists have advocated for a Peace Corps-like organization to mobilize volunteers to help older adults age in place. Now the Administration for Community Living (ACL), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is putting seed...

The Encore Network is all about supporting your work and learning goals. Our annual member survey provides direction for our activities and tells us what you value most. Headlines from your feedback:Network benefits. We’re creating community among members!...

Networks thrive with a mix of “come one, come all” activities and smaller group connections. After our August affinity group kickoff for members who support encore seekers, we’re getting ready for a fall meeting -- and helping members connect in other ways. We're...