Over 320 million people around the world, in over 1500 cities and towns in 51 countries, have joined The World Health Organization’s global network of Age-Friendly communities…
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The Impact of Ageism on Elders' Mental Health
Increasingly, research demonstrates the deleterious effects of internal and external ageism.Connect2Tools to Overcome Social Isolation
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REMINDER: Register for info session on equity in aging and 2025 grantmaking
In this webinar, Point32Health Foundation will share its progress in creating a more equitable future for older adults. Learn how they are partnering with communities to address the root causes of health disparities and dismantle systemic barriers. Date: Thursday, May 30 Time: 1 – 2:30 p.m. Location: Virtual Why focus…
Housing & Support Grants Available! Apply Now for RICoC Funding
The Rhode Island Continuum of Care is requesting proposal(s) from qualified nonprofit organizations and/or local government agencies for new project applications for the 2024 Continuum of Care Program Competition. The CoC seeks projects that can make maximum efficient, economical, and effective use of the prospective allocation of the United States…
Ageism: The Hidden Threat to Mental Wellbeing in Older Adults
A growing body of research reveals a disturbing trend: ageism, discrimination based on age, can have a profound negative effect on the mental wellbeing of older adults. The article “The Impact of Ageism on Elders’ Mental Health” by Tracey Gendron, for SA Generations dives deep into this issue. They cite…
Thank You To Our Funder
Point32Health Foundation builds on a tradition of service and giving at Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan. Their heritage organizations together have invested more than $200 million to support community organizations in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. Point32Health Foundation funds equity-focused solutions related to healthy aging, access to healthy food, and behavioral health. They seek to collaborate with and learn from nonprofit organizations, understanding that those most affected by inequities are in the best position to define the problem, design appropriate solutions, and define success.