CHECK IT OUT! Let's keep the conversation going against ageism. Chicago Tribune op-ed by Mary B. O'Donnnell advances a more accurate and nuanced narrative on aging. rrf.org/rrfs-chicago-t… Brandi Carlile and Joni Mitchell, center, at the 2024 Grammy Awards show. (Chris Pizzello/AP)

RRF Foundation for Aging is proud to support NCLC and its recent issue brief on "Homeowners at Risk: Nationwide Survey Reveals Critical Gaps the CFPB Must Address to Prevent Foreclosures." Check it out below. nclc.org/resources/home…

RRF Foundation for Aging is proud to support NCLC and its recent issue brief on Homeowners at Risk: Nationwide Survey Reveals Critical Gaps the CFPB Must Address to Avoid Foreclosures." Check it out below. nclc.org/resources/home…

RRF Foundation for Aging is proud to support Amalgamated Foundation and its HouseUs fund (Houseus.org). We celebrate HUD's new cap on LIHTC property rent increases and the advocacy efforts of many that informed and influenced HUD's action. washingtonpost.com/business/2024/…

DEADLINE THIS WEEK! U.S. Department of Education has proposed new rules for relief from student loan debt that could benefit 2.3 million older adults. Proposed rules. ed.gov/news/press-rel… To comment, visit. regulations.gov/commenton/ED-2…. To support relieving this burden, submit comments by May 17.

Check out NPR's “All Things Considered” segment below about “The special challenges that Black male caregivers face.” npr.org/2024/05/20/125… Thank you RRF Foundation for Aging partners Diane Mariani, C4C at Rush University System for Health, and C4C co-funder The John A. Hartford Foundation.

A new issue brief from ALTA, AARP, and NCLC provides recommendations for states to revise their laws to protect property owners from unnecessary tax foreclosures. States must enact laws that protect those most at risk. #ProtectConsumers nclc.org/consumer-and-i…

We're pleased to see the NCLC, RRF Foundation for Aging's grantee partner, encourage tax relief programs that protect lower-income homeowners and those aged 65 or older. Read more below, including a link to a new NCLC issue brief on the matter.

We're pleased to see the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Strategic Framework for a National Plan on Aging. Thank you ACLgov. Read more about it below. hhs.gov/about/news/202…

We’re excited to welcome the Caregiver Nation Network, a network of leaders across 10 states working to transform the landscape for America’s 53 million family caregivers, backed by the National Alliance for Caregiving. Learn more at caregivernationnetwork.org

RRF Foundation for Aging grantee partner DiverseElders is looking for a dynamic and experienced National Director (remote with some travel) to guide its mission of advocating for the needs of racially, ethnically, and LGBTQ+ diverse elder communities. Learn more: diverseelders.org/2024/07/02/nat…

Nominations Open│The John Feather Equity in Aging Philanthropy Award! RRF Foundation for Aging partner Grantmakers In Aging is seeking funders working to create a more equitable philanthropic sector. Share your work! The deadline to submit is August 19, 2024. Apply here: bit.ly/4cMaZWw.

Thank you, Lt. Gov. Stratton. We commend the Governor's office for its leadership, which anticipates our collective needs as more of us age and builds momentum toward equity for older adults. The Governor's commitment to this matter is a source of pride and hope for all of us.

Multisector Plan for Aging Coming to Illinois! Check out Mary B. O'Donnnell in this short video celebrating Illinois’ big move toward equity in aging. Governor JB Pritzker;Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton;Illinois Department on Aging; @MaryKillough rrf.org/illinois-moves…

As we celebrate Labor Day and also the 50th anniversary of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), we applaud our grantee partner, Pension Rights Center, for its tireless work to protect older workers' and retirees' pension benefits. dol.gov/general/topic/…

SAVE THE DATE for the release of Generations United's new resource, "Healthier Lives Across Generations: A Blueprint for Inter-generational Living." October 24th is the virtual event from 2:00-3:30 pm ET. RRF Foundation for Aging is proud to support Generations United. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

#TalkAboutAgeism Ageism shows up in many ways. It’s all around us. Recognize ageism when you see it, and name it. Find more on recognizing ageism here. asaging.org/sites/default/… Thank you.

RRF Foundation for Aging is embracing the call to #TalkAboutAgeism. We stand in solidarity with many of you who are working to dismantle ageism every day. Check out RRF's short video on addressing ageism and fostering age-inclusivity, which is linked here. rrf.org/our-commitment…

Countless older adults and people with disabilities rely on Medicaid’s home- and community-based services (HCBS). Yet too often, their needs are invisible in policy debates. A new tool from ATI Advisory changes that, showing exactly who depends on HCBS, by state and county.