March 27 - April 2
Inspiring Opportunities is an e-mail from Coming of Age for people 50+ who are making a difference in the world, in their communities and in their lives.
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What's NewComing SoonInfo4OrgsHave We Got an Opportunity for You!Past Issues What's New Times are tough for many people, and the IRS wants to do what it can to help people who have lost their jobs or face financial strain. For the second year in a row, the agency is reaching out to the unemployed with additional counselors and extended hours. And it is offering its agents broader leeway to negotiate deals with taxpayers who don’t have the cash they need. Click here to learn what the IRS can do for you...
At a recent celebration in Palo Alto, ten Encore Fellowship graduates, all over 50 years old, marked their "graduation" from a pilot program for boomers. This program places high paying private sector executives in stipended positions in nonprofit organizations working in the fields of education and the environment. The model is slated to expand to all 50 states under federal legislation enacted last spring to take advantage of the Encore Generation's interest in using their skills for social impact. Read more...
This story is about Miss Francis, a 77-year-old Chester, PA great-grandmother who has been a community activist and caregiver for more than 100 children (many in foster care) who is still cooking part-time at a home for the disabled... and working to help young mothers be better parents. While she is extraordinary, she's not unusual..."there's a Miss Francis in every urban neighborhood... If she weren't around, the community would fall apart." A tribute and a call to action. If you know a Miss (or Mr.) Francis, please tell us their story for inclusion in a future issue.
As women (and an increasing number of men!) reach their late fifties, many are encouraged to check their bone health to see if there is any sign of osteoporosis (loss of bone density). While exercising may sound like a bad idea if you have this condition, the opposite is true. Starting an exercise program will increase your muscle strength, improve your balance and help you avoid falls — and it may keep your bones from getting weaker. This article from the Mayo Clinic provides some helpful guidelines...
Coming Soon Mark your calendars for the annual city Spring Cleanup! It will be held on Saturday, April 10th, 2010 (rain date will be April 17th). "Keep Up the Sweep Up!" will be the start of a sustained effort by the City of Philadelphia to eliminate and prevent litter and illegal dumping -- permanently. With ongoing strategies of education, enforcement, intense cleaning and beautification, join with the Mayor in his commitment to making our city and our neighborhoods clean. Click here to sign up.
"Genomics and Health: Cradle to Grave," a lecture and discussion on genomics and age-related diseases, co-sponsored by The Penn Genome Frontiers Institute and The Franklin Institute, will be held on March 30, 6-8 p.m. at
The Franklin Institute. Penn Biology Professor Nancy Bonini and Drs. Maja Bucan and Nancy Spinner are the featured speakers. WHYY Senior Health and Science Reporter, Kerry Grens, will moderate. To register for this free
event, call (215) 448-1254.
With the Pennsylvania gubernatorial campaign gaining momentum, the Committee of Seventy is collaborating with other organizations to sponsor a debate on issues of good government that will be televised live on PCN, March 31st, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Hear the confirmed candidates from both parties discuss campaign financing, election reform, ethics and redistricting in a forum moderated by Philadelphia Daily News columnist John Baer.
Info4Orgs GoodCompany Ventures, a team of social finance investors and start-up experts, offers a "business incubator" targeting entrepreneurs with innovative solutions to unmet social needs. The program provides facilities, mentoring and access to a network of capital sources to qualified entrepreneurs whose business models offer investors an attractive mix of financial return and social impact. To learn more about this unique resource and the next available session, click here.
Did you know that Philadelphia has the highest proportion of people older than 60 out of the ten largest cities in the United States? Join GenPhilly (Generation Appreciation Philadelphia) on Thursday, April 8, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania, 17th and the Parkway, to learn what area organizations are doing to incorporate older adults into their programs, policies, and planning. Keynote speaker: Holly Lange, Senior Vice-President, Philadelphia Corporation for Aging. RSVP by e-mail or call (215) 765-9000, ext. 5072
With the support of The Philadelphia Foundation, the Economy League of Greater Philadelphia produced " It Matters," a study that describes and quantifies, for the first time, the size and impact of 5,300 nonprofit organizations known as Public Charities in the five-county
region
of southeastern Pennsylvania. "It Matters" promotes a better understanding of the
importance of the sector to the overall regional economy. To read this report, click here.
Have We Got an Opportunity for You! The National Museum of American Jewish History is seeking a Director of Visitor Services. Its new facility in the heart of Philadelphia's Independence Mall will be opening in the fall 2010, and this person will be supervising all direct points of contact with visitors from walk-ups to VIP’s, ensuring a seamless and optimal experience for all. Management experience working with staff and volunteers in a museum or other educational setting is required. To learn more and/or to apply, click here.
The Asian Arts Initiative, located on the edge of Philadelphia's Chinatown, is looking for a part-time Visual Arts Program Manager to develop and implement the initiative's Gallery and visual arts programs that address community and social concerns. The Manager serves as the chief curator and coordinator of exhibitions; oversees outreach and community engagement activities; and recruits and trains volunteers and staff. To apply, click here for requirements.
Journey’s Way, Touching Lives Over 55, located at 403 Rector St., Philadelphia, is currently looking for volunteers 55 and older to lead discussion groups on health and wellness, life stories and aging issues. Participants must enjoy people, be able to listen and have transportation to and from meetings. Discussion groups meet in senior community centers citywide. The program offers five weeks of training; volunteers then lead a one-hour group once a week. For more information, call Karen Rouse at (215) 487-1750 ext.1214.
The Center for Obesity Research and Education (CORE), on Temple's Health Science Campus is seeking subjects to participate in a weight loss study. Participants must be overweight, between the ages of 21 and 65, eat in response to emotions, non-smokers, free of diabetes and be available for 20 weekly group meetings and one study-related visit, all on campus. If eligible, you will receive weekly group nutritional and behavioral counseling for five months and compensation. For more information, e-mail Edie or call (215) 707-8656.
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Coming of Age Radio Portraits, produced by WHYY, feature age 50+ Philadelphia-area people who have made exciting life transitions. Click here to see and hear their wonderful stories and to submit your story!
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