Meeting the Multigenerational Moment
March 15, 2021
By Stefanie Weiss, Encore.org This article was originally published on the Encore.org website, and is posted below with permission. “Brilliant inventors and good intentions created one age-segregated institution after another—preschools, high schools, senior centers, and assisted-living facilities—as the generations increasingly came to inhabit entirely separate spheres.” — Marc Freedman & Trent Stamp, SSIR Social innovation […]
How Our Partners Are Vaccinating LA
March 9, 2021
The Covid-19 vaccination effort has relied heavily on nonprofit organizations in Los Angeles. From sharing information to administering vaccines, our grantees (including our Rapid Response grantees) have stepped up as vital partners in the race to vaccinate vulnerable populations. These organizations are trusted members of their communities, and places individuals go for reliable information. This […]
Volunteer Spotlight: CASA/LA’s Renne Bilson
February 17, 2021
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Los Angeles pairs adults with children in the child welfare system to act as both a liaison and advocate, and is a longtime partner of The Eisner Foundation as a vital intergenerational program that not only benefits the children they serve, but also provides a deep sense of purpose […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Reading Partners LA’s Nancy Carlson
January 22, 2021
The following was originally published in Reading Partners LA’s email newsletter on January 22, 2021 and is republished below with permission. Learn more about Reading Partners here. With the virtual world feeling so unfamiliar to so many, navigating the unique expectations of online volunteering can be a daunting task. That’s why it’s been so inspiring […]
Reducing Loneliness During The Holidays
December 7, 2020
For those who are isolated from friends and family, the holidays can be a challenging time. Covid-19 is already exacerbating this problem, particularly for older and other at-risk people who have been in isolation since March. Fortunately, our grantees are stepping up and providing intergenerational connection, support, and a little joy to those they serve […]
Virtual Capitol Hill Briefing On Shared Sites
October 20, 2020
Today, we hosted a virtual briefing with Generations United on intergenerational shared sites for 600 policymakers and other government officials and nonprofit leaders. Following last year’s successful (in-person) event, today’s session built on the findings in our previous reports with new resources and case studies from shared sites across the country. The event opened with […]
Puerto Rico’s ARECMA Wins The 2020 Eisner Prize
October 7, 2020
We are thrilled to announce this year’s Eisner Prize for Intergenerational Excellence winner: The Recreational and Educational Community Association of Barrio Mariana de Humacao, known as ARECMA. The Prize includes a $150,000 cash gift in recognition of an exceptional individual or non-profit organization that unites multiple generations to bring about positive, lasting changes in its […]
Generations United 2020 State of Grandfamilies Report
September 29, 2020
On September 29, 2020 our partner Generations United released their 2020 State of Grandfamilies report, focusing specifically on the challenges kinship caregivers are facing during the Covid-19 pandemic. Grandparents stepping up to assume primary care of their grandchildren play an essential role in our society, but they are often not provided access to the resources […]
Celebrating Grandparent’s Day
September 9, 2020
Grandparent’s Day is Sunday, September 13, 2020, and each year we like to specially recognize the grandparents caring for their grandchildren. Jennifer Odum, Grandparents As Parents Program Manager, contributes this year’s reflection. As we celebrate all the grandparents in our lives, we want to especially lift up the ones who have assumed primary care for […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Cyndi Sanchez, P.S. ARTS
July 29, 2020
P.S. ARTS is one of our many grantees that leverage the skills and experience of older volunteers to help students. Studies have shown that the arts keep students motivated and engaged in their education, and P.S. ARTS makes sure students in underserved schools and communities have access to dance, music, theater and the visual arts. […]