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Eisner Foundation @EisnerFound

We identify, advocate for, & invest in high-quality & innovative programs that unite multiple generations for the enrichment of our communities.

Joined May 2012
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We're pleased to partner with our friends at @Co_Generate for “Music Across Generations” on Oct. 23 at 1pm PT / 4pm ET. Come learn more about three nonprofits that bring generations together through music - plus, a performance! Join us: bit.ly/mag1023
Headshots of Eunice Lin Nichols, Belle Mickelson, Orianna Gutierrez and Henrietta Pertuz are surrounded by the text: CoGenerate: Music Across Generations: Three Nonprofits Share Their Approaches — And Perform, Oct. 23 at 1pm PT / 4pm ET. At the bottom of the graphic, it says register now.

ALT Headshots of Eunice Lin Nichols, Belle Mickelson, Orianna Gutierrez and Henrietta Pertuz are surrounded by the text: CoGenerate: Music Across Generations: Three Nonprofits Share Their Approaches — And Perform, Oct. 23 at 1pm PT / 4pm ET. At the bottom of the graphic, it says register now.

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Many thanks to @kcalnews for sharing how intergenerational programs like @sagesandseekers and @ONEgenCares can combat ageism in honor of #AgeismAwarenessDay earlier this week. Watch the segment here! cbsnews.com/losangeles/video…

Sages and Seekers | How a program is bridging the gap between generations

The Sages and Seekers program pairs teens looking to develop their social-emotional skills with the help of older adults hoping to diminish their social isolation.

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Generations United@GensUnited
9 Oct 2024
Oct. 9 is Ageism Awareness Day! Generations United is joining @ASAging and others across the country to draw attention to the existence and impact of ageism in our society and how we can reframe aging in our communities. buff.ly/45rAwRM
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Today is #AgeismAwarenessDay - a time to call out and show a path beyond ageism in our society. Fortunately, there's a proven tool that helps reduce ageism that's already active in many communities: intergenerational programming. Learn more: eisnerfoundation.org/eisner-…

Ageism Awareness Day 2024 - The Eisner Foundation

Wednesday, October 9 marks Ageism Awareness Day – a time to call out and show a path beyond ageism in […]

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Our friends at @GensUnited are now accepting applications for their Program of Distinction and Program of Merit designations! Learn more and apply here: gu.org/projects/program-cert…

Intergenerational Program Certification - Generations United

The Program of Distinction and Program of Merit designations are based on the criteria that underpin the effectiveness of any intergenerational program and are intended to recognize the rich divers...

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This week's enewsletter includes our latest grants, our blog post featuring Visiting Neighbors, #AgeismAwarenessDay and more: mailchi.mp/eisnerfoundation/…
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We're proud to announce our latest grantees: @826LA @MIAging @houseofruthinc @LACMA @LALGBTCenter @LAPhil @BreseeLA and Stars. Learn more about their work here: eisnerfoundation.org/news/th…
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Generations United@GensUnited
18 Sep 2024
The latest issue of Generations This Week is out now! Check out the highlights from this issue: #GrandparentsDay, #2024GrandfamiliesKinship, #GIW24, @EisnerFound, upcoming webinars, funding opportunities, & more! Read our newsletter here: buff.ly/4eoSwQG
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Our CEO Trent Stamp joins Julie Lacouture @goodwaysinc on the latest episode of the How We Run podcast to discuss the latest trends in the nonprofit sector. Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts: goodwaysinc.com/whats-next-f…
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Generations United@GensUnited
17 Sep 2024
📅 Get ready for an impactful event! Join us for a deep dive into the educational challenges faced by grandfamilies & kinship families. Our 2024 report release on Sept. 19 at 3 PM ET will include key findings, panel discussions, and a Q&A session. buff.ly/4e6P7FW
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This Sunday is Grandparents Day! We'll join our friends at @gensunited to celebrate our grandparents, grandfriends,⁠ grandchildren, and other special people in our lives. Visit grandparentsday.org for inspiration!⁠ #DoSomethingGrand

Do Something Grand

Do Something Grand

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Since 1972, Visiting Neighbors has connected older adults with caring volunteers who offer a helping hand and a friendly face. But often, the volunteers become much more. Learn how in our latest blog post: eisnerfoundation.org/eisner-…

Grantee Spotlight: Visiting Neighbors - The Eisner Foundation

Since its inception in 1972, Visiting Neighbors has assisted over 44,000 older adults in Manhattan, providing them with the companionship […]

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The @Co_Generate Innovators' Community of Practice is a free, virtual learning experience for innovators interested in adopting or scaling intergenerational strategies for reducing social isolation and loneliness. Applications close 9/6 - apply now: CoGenerate.org/SIL

CoGen Solutions to Social Isolation and Loneliness

A community of innovators bringing generations together to fight social isolation and loneliness

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Intergenerational friendships benefit everyone involved - older adults experience lower rates of depression and cognitive decline, while younger people find reductions in ageist ideas and feelings of loneliness. latimes.com/lifestyle/story/…

'We just hit it off.' 13 SoCal residents on why they love their age-gap friendships

Studies suggest that older adults who regularly interact with younger people experience less anxiety, depression and cognitive decline

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VISIONS/Services for the Blind & Visually Impaired@visionsvcb
7 Aug 2024
VISIONS' intergenerational tech training, funded by @EisnerFound, pairs visually impaired older adults with tech-savvy high school volunteers, boosting digital literacy and fostering connections. We appreciate their continued support! Read more: bit.ly/4dyVu4E
Graphic: The Eisner Foundation: Grantee Spotlight: VISIONS Intergenerational Tech Training Program.

ALT Graphic: The Eisner Foundation: Grantee Spotlight: VISIONS Intergenerational Tech Training Program.
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The Intergenerational Tech Training program at @visionsvcb is designed to bring together participants from the Older Adult Center and high school volunteers. It's not just about teaching technology; it’s about creating connections between generations: eisnerfoundation.org/eisner-…
In a computer lab, two older adults sit and practice using a tablet. An instructor and a volunteer are each helping one of them.

ALT In a computer lab, two older adults sit and practice using a tablet. An instructor and a volunteer are each helping one of them.
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We're thrilled to announce the second cohort of Eisner Prize Fellows! Join us in welcoming Mariela Briceno, Bob Gallo, Lyiam Galo, Marj Kleinman & Emily Lerner to the Eisner Prize family. Learn more about them and their projects: eisnerfoundation.org/eisner-…
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Today's enewsletter includes our latest grants, a celebration of our first Eisner Prize Fellows as they complete their Fellowship, and updates from our partners: mailchi.mp/eisnerfoundation/…
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Excited to partner with our friends at CoGenerate to showcase the incredible work of Heart of Los Angeles' Eisner Intergenerational Music Programs! Join us for this great virtual event - register here: bit.ly/CoGenHOLA
Headshots of Marc Freedman, Tony Brown, Rene Cruz, Eunice Lin Nichols, Trent Stamp, Jane Tsong and Isabella Mier surround the text: CoGenerate: Music Across Generations, June 13 at 1pm PT / 3pm ET, featuring the Heart of Los Angeles’s Eisner Intergenerational Orchestra, Big Band, and Choir. At the bottom of the graphic, it says Register at bit.ly/CoGenHOLA.

ALT Headshots of Marc Freedman, Tony Brown, Rene Cruz, Eunice Lin Nichols, Trent Stamp, Jane Tsong and Isabella Mier surround the text: CoGenerate: Music Across Generations, June 13 at 1pm PT / 3pm ET, featuring the Heart of Los Angeles’s Eisner Intergenerational Orchestra, Big Band, and Choir. At the bottom of the graphic, it says Register at bit.ly/CoGenHOLA.
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It's #pridemonth & we are excited to share #gen2genq, our new program which creates connection opportunities btwn older & younger #LGBTQplus community members in #Boston! Recently, BC, MIT, Harvard & UMass Boston students joined @ethocare Out4Supper for laughs & long convos!
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