purpose
Jun. 18, 2021 8:00 am
On Juneteenth, let’s start to address the separate and unequal treatment of our Black elders
The response to COVID-19's disparate impact on Black nursing home residents most egregiously illustrates the devaluation of Black life by American systems, institutions, and government, says guest columnist Kee Tobar.
purpose
Nov. 18, 2020 7:00 am
11 million older Americans struggle to make ends meet. It’s worst for older people of color
"The scale of the economic insecurity we’ve measured among older adults of color shows how critical government support can be to people living near the financial edge," says guest columnist Jan Mutchler.
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.
purpose
Apr. 7, 2020 8:06 am
Ada Bello and John Butts receive Spirit of CARIE award, serve as models of lifelong LGBTQ activism
Elders from the LGBTQ community look at COVID-19 with 'experience and hard-earned insight,' says guest columnist Diane Menio.
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.
purpose
May 29, 2019 3:57 pm
Who’s helping seniors bridge the digital divide?
These 5 organizations are working in Philadelphia to keep seniors connected in an increasingly digital world.
funding
Apr. 4, 2017 3:22 pm
Are your nonprofit’s outcomes out-of-context?
Make sure the metrics you're putting forth are phrased to match funders' priorities. It's something Meals on Wheels is learning now as its existence is threatened by the federal government.
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.
funding
Jul. 14, 2016 2:53 pm
Philly’s oldest known homeless man needs help traveling to his family — in London
Resources for Human Development is helping 85-year-old Sam Foster raise $15,000 to get to his son in the U.K.
funding
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 […]