Category Archives: Community

A Gift of Masks, A Gift of Caring

In late April, EngAGE Program Director Elizabeth Sampson received a special request from Kea, the manager at La Coruña Senior Apartments in Van Nuys, CA. She asked Elizabeth if she knew of a place where she could get reusable, washable … Continue reading

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Creativity, Gratitude, Hope: EngAGE Responds to COVID-19

EngAGE staff, teachers, and residents of the communities we serve have risen to the occasion and met the demands of a world faced with COVID-19. Our classes are now available virtually, our vital food program continues, our teachers are being … Continue reading

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EngAGE Continues Virtual Programming Through July

As we begin to think about the future of EngAGE programming in our affordable senior and multi-generational communities, July will launch our initial phase, with the focus on assessing each community that we serve and opportunities to deliver small group, … Continue reading

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Tim Carpenter on Senior Housing News Webinar Panel 5/20

Wellness in Senior Living in the Age of COVID-19 Senior housing wellness needs — for both residents and staff — have never been greater than during this new age of COVID-19. Those needs reach into every area of daily resident … Continue reading

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News from LBSAC: “Creature Comforts” Sneak Preview to Open Online 4/5

For the past several months, older adult residents from the Long Beach Senior Arts Colony had been eagerly anticipating the Opening Reception of their new art show. Many of their works were still in progress when we had to suspend … Continue reading

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Welcome to the Team: Mariah Williams

Mariah will be working at three supportive housing sites in Northern California operated by our new local partner, Delivering Innovation in Supportive Housing (DISH).   Mariah Williams, Program Director – Ms. Williams received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Interdisciplinary Studies … Continue reading

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News from Cotton’s Point: Ready for Emergencies

Local Eagle Scout Chooses Cotton’s Point Residents of Cotton’s Point Senior Apartments in San Clemente, CA, are Emergency Preparedness Ready with the help from local Eagle Scout Christian McCleary. The residents received over 80 emergency preparedness kits last night. Christian raised … Continue reading

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