Tag Archives: changing aging
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
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
“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
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
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
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
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