In conjunction with the release of its latest Get Old Survey, Pfizer Inc. stopped passersby in New York's Times Square and asked them to step up, claim their age, and declare how they want to grow old. Those selected were featured live on a huge electronic billboard. On hand for the festivities was former professional boxer Laila Ali who offered fitness tips. The event is part of a Get Old initiative that Pfizer began a year ago to spur productive conversation and actions around aging and living better. Generations United is working with Pfizer on the initiative and Executive Director Donna Butts was among those who took part in the Times Square event.

According to the 2013 Get Old survey, nearly nine out of ten people who live in the U.S. believe they will live a long life, yet 40 percent believe being old is something to fear due to potential health and financial concerns. Pfizer encourages people of all ages to visit its Get Old website to join the conversation. 

complete the survey. 

Youth Service America (YSA) has a great package of resources to help you get youth involved in a summer of service to others. The package includes a toolkit, tipsheets and several guides. Learn more. 

Last week the 2013 Social Security Board of Trustees released their annual report about Social Security's financial status. The report projects that Social Security is fully funded until 2033. However, legislative action will be required soon to ensure that all scheduled benefits for disabled workers and their families can be paid in 2016 and beyond. Learn more about what's in the report and ways that Social Security is a critical support to all generations. 

Elder abuse, like domestic violence and child abuse, comes in many forms. It's recognized by experts as a public health crisis for which there are no socio-economic borders. Millions of older Americans are abused, neglected, or exploited each year, with an estimated 84 percent of cases going unreported. Learn more.

Start honing your listening and storytelling skills as once again the Intergeneration Foundation is sponsoring the world-wide Storytelling Contest. It's easy to take part: simply write a compelling, fictional or non-fictional narrative about people from different generations.  Intergeneration Month offers $1,000 in prizes (10 prizes of $100) and will publish the winners online. Entries are due by Dec. 31, 2013. Learn more. 

Time's flying and the deadline for entering the 7th Annual Rachel Carson Intergenerational  Sense of Wonder Contest is almost here. You must submit your entry by June 10. Learn more.  

Capital Grants. The Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation is offering capital grants for qualified organizations that provide services in: Older Adults; Workforce Development; Basic Human Needs and Health; Disabilities, Education, Children, Youth and Families; and General Community Support. Letters of Intent received on a rolling basis. Learn more.