“Oh, the worst of all tragedies is not to die young, but to live until seventy-five and yet not ever truly to have lived.” Dr. King’s words inspire us to consider what it means to live purposefully—at any age. As we honor MLK Day, it’s crucial to reflect on how justice and equity must include … Continued
Collaboration between artists, aging caregivers, and philanthropy showcases diversity of aging and intergenerational care in California In partnership with Caring Across Generations, the Center for Cultural Power, and the SCAN Foundation, Metta Fund is thrilled to present When We Grow Older, a visual and oral storytelling of care and aging inspired by the experiences of … Continued
People 65+ are the fastest-growing population group — which is also becoming more racially and ethnically diverse. Still, only one percent of philanthropic funding goes to aging programs. Covid-19 not only exposed but also widened long-standing racial inequities, especially those faced by elders of color. We were not prepared for the pandemic, and we are … Continued