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EngAGE Receives Rapid Response Grant from Eisner Foundation

The Eisner Foundation board has approved a Rapid Response grant in the amount of $25,000 to EngAGE. EngAGE CEO/Founder Tim Carpenter responded to the announcement: “We’re so grateful to The Eisner Foundation for this support which helps us provide continuous, … Continue reading

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EngAGE Receives Grant from Bank of America

To help with the unexpected new demands and challenges created by the coronavirus, EngAGE has been awarded a $60,000 grant from Bank of America to continue its services during this difficult time. Tim Carpenter, CEO/Founder of EngAGE responded to the news: “We are so … Continue reading

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“Combating Social Isolation Requires a True System of Care”

EngAGE CEO/Founder Tim Carpenter is quoted in this article written by Barbara Ray, which addresses the need for broad, systemic change in the way we address the crisis of social isolation of older people. Much of the success of our … Continue reading

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News from Pac Arts: Armchair ArtWalk Tour on 5/7

San Pedro Waterfront Arts District presentsArmchair ArtWalk Tour on FirstThursday, May 7th, 6:30pm to 7:30pm Join us On Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88148454107Meeting ID: 881 4845 4107 In this time of the COVID-19 quarantine and social distancing, the San Pedro Waterfront Arts District … Continue reading

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News from Cascadian Terrace: Free Meals Distributed to Residents

Kathleen M. Sullivan, PhD, Regional Director, EngAGE Northwest, reports: My Vice Catering, EngAGE, and Community Development Partners, with support from Friendly House, are working together to create and distribute high quality, nutritious catered meals for free to residents. Yesterday was … Continue reading

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Tim Carpenter Attends Governor’s Task Force Roundtable

Because of health and safety restrictions, the Governor’s Task Force Roundtable on Alzheimer’s Disease held a virtual meeting in March. EngAGE CEO/Founder Tim Carpenter was present, along with other members who are working on a statewide plan. Here are a … Continue reading

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News from BSAC: Writing Class Goes Online

Instructor Sarah Jacobus (top center in photo) reports: “I facilitated my first virtual creative writing class for Burbank Senior Artists Colony residents this afternoon on Zoom, which was a blast! I gave two Zoom tutorials earlier this week to women … Continue reading

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