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Better with Age: A Guide to Funding in a Longevity Society from @GIAging presents opportunities for funders to increase their impact by considering how aging intersects with their investments. Learn more: giaging.org/better-with-age #ReframeAging

Gong hei fat choy! Happy year of the snake!

As we honor #MLKDay, it’s crucial to reflect on how justice and equity must include older adults – particularly because aging intersects with ethnicity, gender, and economic inequality. Now more than ever, equity demands action.

The M Factor airs on PBS on October 17th. Metta Fund was proud to be an early supporter of this documentary that advocates for a revolution in women’s healthcare.

Approximately 1 in 10 Americans ages 60 and older have experienced some form of elder abuse; but only 1 in 24 cases are reported to authorities. @asaging #AgeismAwarenessDay #TalkAboutAgeism ncoa.org/article/get-th…

@HHSGov Secretary Xavier Becerra recognizes California's leadership in aging initiatives at the Day of Action. #CAforALL

Join @AndeLyonsShow and Special Guest, @raymondajetson, the Founder of Aging While Black, on October 9th at 12 Noon ET for an engaging and informative LIVE conversation for Ageism Awareness Day! #talkaboutageism #dontbecagedbyyourage #agingwhileBlack

We're thrilled to announce the redesign of mettafund.org! The new site better reflects our evolved organizational strategy which centers #equity in #aging. We invite you to explore the new site. Thank you for joining us on this journey.

California tries but fails to fix a major Medicare loophole for seniors : Shots - Health News : NPR npr.org/sections/shots…

Changes to SSI, including the expansion of the rental subsidy policy and streamlined processes for overpayment waivers, are welcome news for the 7 million Americans who rely on SSI. However, more reforms are needed for the program to fulfill its mission. nbcmiami.com/news/business/…

Announcing $1.9 Million in Grants to Support #SocialConnectedness and #Belonging Among #OlderAdults mettafund.org/announcing-1-9…

The new financial threat to your California retirement — and how to handle it sfchronicle.com/california/art… via @sfchronicle

Adults aged 50 and older are the fastest-growing age group experiencing homelessness in California. Our recent issue brief, which cites explores how targeted prevention programs and equity-based policies can help end the crisis. justiceinaging.org/california-old…

This #Juneteenth we shine the spotlight on @btwcsc - the oldest African American community center in the Bay Area & a hub for the Black community. “A lot of what we co-create is what #elders have asked for” says ED @ShakSimley Read the story here mettafund.org/stories-of-imp…

This Juneteenth, read Chelsea Wheeler's #GenerationsNow article on what Juneteenth means to her and to Black elders. generations.asaging.org/what-juneteent…

@MettaFund’s 2023 annual report is hot off the press! This year’s report places a special focus on the dedicated work of our grant partners, who help build #belonging and #care for #elders every day. mettafund.org/news/2023-year…

#FlashBackFriday #PrideMonth Spotlight: Roma Guy, LGBTQ+ Trailblazer mettafund.org/pride-month-sp…

SAVE THE DATE | Register today for the CA for ALL Ages & Abilities: 2024 Day of Action! Tuesday, October 8, 2024 Sacramento, CA Click here to register: caforall.org

When #caregiving for a family member leads to homelessness : Shots - Health News npr.org/sections/shots…

We are honored to be one of the four state-wide organizations awarded the Equity Community Organizing (ECO) Group Grant, with generous support from @Thescanfndtn, @chcfnews, & @Mettafund. Stay tuned for more information about this incredible ECO Group Grant’s initiative!