Metta Fund

Private foundation dedicated to health and equity in #aging.

#EldersMatter #SocialConnection #Caregiving

[ReframingAging @ReframingAging]

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: https://t.co/rtz8adlaTi
#ReframeAging

[Metta Fund @MettaFund]

Gong hei fat choy! Happy year of the snake!

[Metta Fund @MettaFund]

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.

[Metta Fund @MettaFund]

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.

[TODAY @TODAYshow]

October is Menopause Awareness Month.

“The M Factor” producers Joanne Lamarca Mathisen and Tamsen Fadal sit down with @vickynguyentv and @christineromans to speak about their new documentary that sparks conversations on menopause.

[CA Commission on Aging @CACommisOnAging]

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
https://t.co/BHjK0z5ht1

[California Department of Aging @CalAging]

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

[Aging While Black @agingwhileblk]

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

[Metta Fund @MettaFund]

We're thrilled to announce the redesign of https://t.co/kZXsRDEFLQ!

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.

[Metta Fund @MettaFund]

California tries but fails to fix a major Medicare loophole for seniors : Shots - Health News : NPR https://t.co/ybKgdHYNsi

[Justice in Aging @justiceinaging]

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.
https://t.co/9TkEmoM1pi

[Metta Fund @MettaFund]

Announcing $1.9 Million in Grants to Support #SocialConnectedness and #Belonging Among #OlderAdults

https://t.co/TufDX0t0ia

[Metta Fund @MettaFund]

The new financial threat to your California retirement — and how to handle it https://t.co/R1tXfKmCyR via @sfchronicle

[Justice in Aging @justiceinaging]

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. https://t.co/94IvEACXQw

[Metta Fund @MettaFund]

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 https://t.co/Ga2xbGF0tZ

[American Society Aging @ASAging]

This Juneteenth, read Chelsea Wheeler's #GenerationsNow article on what Juneteenth means to her and to Black elders. https://t.co/Fgsi06qFfR

[Metta Fund @MettaFund]

@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.

https://t.co/Jpqh1lLEeZ

[Metta Fund @MettaFund]

#FlashBackFriday #PrideMonth Spotlight: Roma Guy, LGBTQ+ Trailblazer https://t.co/gAvx45Z6Rm

[Archstone Foundation @ArchstoneFdn]

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: https://t.co/0yVP15mUEO

[Metta Fund @MettaFund]

When #caregiving for a family member leads to homelessness : Shots - Health News

https://t.co/5ei7rmzIvP

[Booker T. Washington @btwcsc]

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!