Generations This Week

The race is on to see which five communities will emerge as the winners of the first-ever "Best Intergenerational Communities Award." Sponsors are Generations United and MetLife Foundation. Submit an application ASAP. Deadline for submissions is Jan. 31, 2012. Learn more.

It's Never Too Soon To Think Conference 2013...

The way time flies, our 2013 conference will be here before you know it. Make sure to save the dates: July 30 through Aug. 2, 2013. Interested in helping with conference planning? Have suggestions for conference content? We're all ears! Contact Leah Bradley at lbradley@gu.org.

Spread the Word: Federal Summer Jobs Initiative

President Obama has just announced his summer jobs plus initiative to provide pathways to employment for disconnected youth (ages 16 to 24). Spread the word. Learn more.

Eisner Foundation Accepting Applications for 2012 Prize

The Eisner Foundation is now accepting nominations and applications for the $100,000 2012 Eisner Prize for Intergenerational Excellence. Non-profit organizations may nominate themselves. Individuals must be nominated by another person or organization. All nominations and applications are due March 16, 2012. Learn more.

New Webinar
Use the Arts to Connect Generations

Join our upcoming webinar to learn about History Alive! -- an award-winning intergenerational arts program that uses reminiscence and oral history to sustain connections between generations and across cultures. Date: Mon., Jan. 23, from 1:00pm to 2:00pm ET. Register today!

Great Resources
Conference Call
The U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services' Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships invites you to take take health care into your own hands by joining a conference call on a "Tour of healthcare.gov."
Thurs., Jan. 19, 2012 at 3:00pm ET. Register now.

Blogs
The Coalition on Human Needs recommends a new blog on poverty written weekly by Greg Kaufmann, a writer for The Nation magazine. Read the blog.

Throughout January, economist Tim Bartik is devoting his blog, "Investing in Kids," to answering some of the most frequently asked questions on the importance and implementation of early childhood education programs.

Roundtables

NASI invites the public to free roundtables on different aspects of social insurance. One, "Changing the Conversation: Messaging Social Security," will address the challenges of reaching and engaging different groups about Social Security. Participants will discuss strategies for ensuring that vulnerable populations make their voices heard in policy debates. Fri., Jan. 27, 2012 at 9:00am ET. National Press Club, Wash., DC. Learn more.

Webinars

The American Society on Aging is offering a webinar on "Best Practices in Cognitive Fitness for Adults 40+." You'll learn which user-friendly exercises are most effective in improving cognitive ability and how to encourage long-term engagement with these exercises. Thurs., Jan. 19, 2012 at 1:00pm ET. Learn more.

Join the National Council on Aging for its webinar, "Prescription for Life: Building Community Partnerships to Promote Physical Activity and Social Engagement for Older Adults." Webinar takes place Thurs., Jan. 26, 2012 at 1:30pm ET. Learn more.

The University of Minnesota Extension offers "Youth Development's 100 Year Legacy: Lessons to shape future research and practice." This webinar will discuss the historical context and three themes for the 21st century: 1) The impact of divergent perspectives on youth development, 2) the value of translational scholarship, and 3) the importance of leveraging systems support. Mon., Feb. 13, 2012 from 12:30pm to 2:00pm ET. Learn more.

The Center for Community Economic Development delves into "Why Communities of Color Should Care About Social Security Reform" in this informative webinar. Panelists will include members of the Commission to Modernize Social Security. Tues. Jan. 31, 2012 at 1:00pm ET. Learn more.

The Chronicle of Philanthropy is hosting a thought-provoking webinar on "Social-Media Success for Non-Sexy Causes." The webinar will help groups with hard-to-discuss causes and small budgets create practical social-media strategies that draw attention and get results. The webinar takes place Thurs., Jan. 26, 2012 at 2:00pm ET. Learn more.

Reports

"Changing the Debate on Retirement Security," from the National Institute on Retirement Security. Download the pdf.

"Aging in Place: A State Survey of Livability Policies and Practices," from AARP. Download the pdf.

Brochure

"Winter Warmth and Safety: Home Energy Tips for Older Adults," from the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a). Download the pdf.

Funding Opportunities

The Jenzabar Foundation is calling for nominations for its fifth annual Student Leadership Awards. The awards will honor student-led campus groups or activities that have made a significant impact beyond their own institution. Deadline: Feb. 20, 2012. Learn more.

Disney Friends for Change Grants offer young change-makers an opportunity to receive a $1,000 grant to help make a lasting, positive change in the world. Youth ages 5-18 located in all 50 states and the District of Columbia are eligible to apply. Deadline: Feb. 29, 2012. Learn more.

The Do Something Awards (formerly the BR!CK Awards) identify exceptional young social entrepreneurs, activists, and community leaders who have a significant social impact and are the pivotal "do-ers" in their fields and causes. Deadline: March 1, 2012. Learn more.

The Skoll Foundation is accepting applications for the Skoll Awards for Social Entrepreneurship. The annual awards program recognizes and supports social entrepreneurs who are helping to solve the world's most pressing problems. Applications due: March 1, 2012. Learn more.

News to Note

Kudos to Stephanie Freese, a New York Captain4Kids, whose letter to the editor of Long Island News Day was published on Jan. 10, 2012. In it, she emphasized the necessity of funding early childhood initiatives.

Quote of the Week

"Never look down on anybody unless you're helping him up."

Jesse Jackson

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Colleen Appleby-Carroll
Communications Coordinator
Generations United

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