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News for Advocates of Children, Youth and Older Adults from Generations United
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Volume 7, Issue 5
| February 1, 2012
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Proving Your Mettle: New Webinar Focuses on Evaluation Tools and Techniques
You know you have a great program, but how do you prove that to your current and potential funders? Join us for our latest webinar, Evaluating Intergenerational Progams, to learn evaluation tools and techniques that really work. Great speakers (Kevin Brabazon, New York University, Susanne Bleiberg Seperson, Dowling College); cool content; terrific bargain (free!). Thurs., Feb. 16, from 1:00pm to 2:00pm ET. Sign up now! |
| UN Lauds Generations United's Work
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. In addition, a section on page 9 of the report features excerpts from a paper that Generations United Executive Director Donna Butts prepared for the UN's expert group meeting held last March in Doha.
Our long-time United Nations representative Kevin Brabazon of New York University has company: Susanne Bleiberg Seperson of Dowling College and Tamar Landes of DOROT who will also represent Generations United at the UN. Thanks to one and all!
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 Intuit's Free Mobile App Helps Low-Income Taxpayers
Help spread the word about a great new tool for low-income taxpayers: Intuit's free mobile app, the EITC Finder. Taxpayers can use the app to determine if they qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). Available in both English and Spanish, the easy-to-use app not only helps taxpayers determine their eligibility, it estimates how much money they likely will receive, and explains how they can claim the credit using IRS Free File. Learn more.
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Apply Now: The MetLife Foundation Creativity and Aging in America Leadership Award
If you have a state-of-the-art program in creativity and aging, there's an award program waiting for you to apply! The MetLife Foundation Creativity and Aging in America Leadership Award will be presented to the best program in each of the following categories: Health and Wellness; Lifelong Learning; and Community Building. Application deadline is Fri., Feb. 17, 2012. Learn more.
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 Show Your Creativity in EPA's "Sense of Wonder" Contest
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency invites the public to submit creative projects to the 6th annual Rachel Carson intergenerational "Sense of Wonder" contest. There are four categories: photography, essay, poetry and dance. This year, in honor of the 40th anniversary of the Clean Water Act, the contest will focus on a "Sense of Water." Learn more.
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Funding Opportunities
The Jenzabar Foundation is calling for nominations for its fifth annual Student Leadership Awards. Deadline: Feb. 20, 2012. Learn more.
Scotts Miracle-Gro's Gro1000 will award $500 to $1,500 grants to nonprofit organizations in the United States working to create edible gardens, flower gardens, and public green spaces in their neighborhoods and communities.
Deadline: Feb. 24, 2012. Learn more.
Dollar General Literacy Foundation's Adult and Family Literacy and Summer Reading Grants of up to $15,000 are available to nonprofit organizations, schools, and public libraries providing adult and family literacy programs and summer reading programs in states in where Dollar General operates.Deadline: Feb. 28, 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. 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. Deadline: March 1, 2012. Learn more.
The Skoll Awards for Social Entrepreneurship recognize and support social entrepreneurs who are helping to solve the world's most pressing problems. Deadline: March 1, 2012. Learn more.  The Eisner Foundation is now accepting nominations and applications for the $100,000 2012 Eisner Prize for Intergenerational Excellence. Deadline: March 16, 2012. Learn more. |
Great Resources
Events
Global Summit on Childhood: a gathering to raise public awareness about the challenges facing childhood today. March 28-31, 2012 in Washington, DC. Learn more.
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.
Creating A New Old: a global conference on arts, culture and creative ageing that will showcase international best practice, innovation, and opportunities relating to aging from the arts and culture sectors. May 8-10, 2012 in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more.
Webinars
The University of Minnesota Extension offers "Youth Development's 100 Year Legacy: Lessons to shape future research and practice." It will cover the impact of divergent perspectives on youth development, the value of translational scholarship, and the importance of leveraging systems support. Mon., Feb. 13, 2012 from 12:30pm to 2:00pm ET. Learn more. |
News to Note
Read what our colleague Matt Kaplan of Penn State University has to say about the sandwich generation.
Don't miss this heartwarming story about a high-school athlete who says he owes it all to his grandparents.
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Quote of the Week
"If you find it in your heart to care for somebody else, you will have succeeded."
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Your Feedback Invited!
We want Generations This Week to be a real resource to you. Send any news items about upcoming events, grants or publications you have to share. Or, just let us know how we can improve! My email is ccarroll@gu.org. I'd love to hear from you!
Best,
Colleen Appleby-Carroll
Communications Coordinator
Generations United
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