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COVID-19 funding: Seniors both need more and give more funding

Sep. 10, 2020 1:42 pm

COVID-19 funding: Seniors both need more and give more

The University of Pennsylvania’s Center for High Impact Philanthropy estimates that of the $11.3 million that has been awarded to COVID-related health causes regionally, only 1%, or $131,500 was directed to nursing homes and assisted living facilities. 
This nonprofit offers culturally competent meal delivery for vulnerable seniors purpose

May 6, 2020 11:51 am

This nonprofit offers culturally competent meal delivery for vulnerable seniors

Penn Asian Senior Services serves the needs of Asian American seniors impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic through its new PASSi Kitchen Xpress service.
Hunger is a real crisis for the senior population in Philadelphia purpose

Dec. 12, 2019 12:44 pm

Hunger is a real crisis for the senior population in Philadelphia

Guest columnist Robert Nowell writes about the nonprofit that helps him eat healthier.
Report: Arts organizations can be essential part of the solutions to problems of aging purpose

Jun. 20, 2019 1:11 pm

Report: Arts organizations can be essential part of the solutions to problems of aging

"Agenda: Aging" is the fourth in a series of advocacy reports from the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance looking at the positive impact of arts and culture on important civic issues.
It’s about time we start giving a hoot about the treatment of senior citizens purpose

Aug. 5, 2016 8:55 am

It’s about time we start giving a hoot about the treatment of senior citizens

Although Pennsylvania has made some improvements to how elder abuse complaints are handled, another concern is the underwhelming amount of public outcry.
Moving On: Lutheran Settlement House ED Kelly Davis people

Jul. 25, 2016 11:32 am

Moving On: Lutheran Settlement House ED Kelly Davis

Here, the outgoing director discusses managing the "large octopus with many legs" that is the 114-year-old, multifaceted nonprofit. (Turns out it's a lot like being a public defender.)
Story Pop Up Brings the Life Experiences of Philly Seniors Into Neighborhoods people

Oct. 30, 2014 12:44 pm

Story Pop Up Brings the Life Experiences of Philly Seniors Into Neighborhoods

About five years ago, Benita Cooper started a storytelling group in the basement of the Philadelphia Senior Center. Four seniors attended. Then a few more. Eventually, that first storytelling group spun off into another group. Soon, there were groups springing up at retirement homes and libraries across the city. The organization evolved into what has […]