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News for Advocates of Children, Youth and Older Adults from Generations United
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Volume 7, Issue 4
| January 25, 2012
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Generations United Responds to the President's State of the Union Address
Read "Donna's Blog" for Generations United's response to President Obama's State of the Union Address. |
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Final Days to Apply for a "Best Intergenerational Communities Award"
Time to complete your application for the first-ever "Best Intergenerational Communities Award." Sponsors are Generations United and MetLife Foundation. Submit an application ASAP. Deadline is just six days away: Jan. 31, 2012. Learn more. |
Get the Latest on the EITC
The National Community Tax Coalition is holding a policy briefing on "Promoting the Security of America's Working Families: a Review of the EITC's Value and Discussion of 2012 Policy Implications." The EITC (Earned Income Tax Credit) is an important credit that can put money back in low-income taxpayers' pockets. Thurs., Jan. 26, 2012 from 10:00am to 11:30am ET at 121 Cannon House Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. To attend, you must RSVP to Gail Parson at gparson@tax-coalition.org or 312-346-6282, ext. 297 or Jennifer Thall at jthall@tax-coalition.org or 312-346-6282, ext. 270. |
 Could Your Youth Make the List?
YSA is seeking nominations for its inaugural "YSA List: The 25 Most Powerful and Influential Young People. Candidates must be between five and 25 years old, hail from anywhere around the world, and have made significant, large-scale change in five categories: Health, Education, Human Service, Human Rights, and the Environment. Winners will be announced on Global Youth Service Day 2012 (April 20-22). Nomination deadline is Jan. 31, 2012. Learn more.
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UN Report Lauds Work of Generations United in Promoting Shared Sites
Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General for the United Nations, recently issued a report, "Preparations for and observance of the twentieth anniversary of the International Year of the Family in 2014." In it, under a section called Intergenerational Solidarity Initiatives, he cited Generations United for our work in promoting shared sites.
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Funding Opportunities
Beverly Foundation's 2012 STAR Awards Program will award up to 18 senior transportation services program grants of $10,000 each. Deadline: Feb.1, 2012. Learn more.
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.  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. Deadline: March 16, 2012. Learn more. |
Great Resources
Events
Spirit of '45 National Leaders Conference: a three-day event filled with workshops on ways to preserve the legacy of WWII veterans. Includes workshops on intergenerational activities. Feb. 17-19, 2012 in San Diego. Learn more.
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. Fri., Jan. 27, 2012 at 9:00am ET. National Press Club, Wash., DC. Learn more.
Webinars
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." Thurs., Jan. 26, 2012 at 1:30pm ET. Learn more.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy is hosting a thought-provoking webinar on "Social-Media Success for Non-Sexy Causes." Learn how to create practical social-media strategies that draw attention and get results. Thurs., Jan. 26, 2012 at 2:00pm ET. Learn more.
INSIGHT Center for Community Economic Development delves into "Why Communities of Color Should Care About Social Security Reform." Panelists will include members of the Commission to Modernize Social Security. Tues. Jan. 31, 2012 at 1:00pm ET. Learn more.
"Do's and Don'ts for Nonprofits in an Election Year" is a free webinar being offered by The Coalition on Human Needs, the Half in Ten Campaign, the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, and the Children's Leadership Council. Discusses what actions are legally permissible during an election year. Tues., Jan. 31, 2012 at 2:00pm 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. Newsletter The Positive Aging Newsletter - November-December 2011 Issue #71, sponsored by the Taos Institute is now available. All preceding issues may be found at: www.positiveaging.net. 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. |
News to Note
Read a great story by Cat Johnson about grandfamily housing alternatives; the online article appeared on shareable.net.
Across the pond, in London, Labour Party leader Ed Miliband said in an interview with the Telegraph that, "Intergenerational justice, intergenerational fairness and equality is going to be the issue of the next 10 or 15 years. Is this generation, my generation going to do right by the younger generation?"
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Quote of the Week
"Everyone needs to have access both to grandparents and grandchildren in order to be a full human being."
Margaret Mead
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Colleen Appleby-Carroll
Communications Coordinator
Generations United
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