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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 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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EngAGE programming has moved online!

Because our in-person programming had to be cancelled, our entire staff is working to stay connected virtually to residents in our communities — and to you. Thanks to EngAGE Regional Program Director Jennifer Fallon for making this wonderful video featuring … Continue reading

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A Message from CEO/Founder Tim Carpenter: Meaning in the Time of the Coronavirus

The past few weeks have been challenging, but also damn inspiring. At EngAGE, our job every day is to provide a sense of community and purpose for the people who live in our communities. At the heart of the current … Continue reading

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EngAGE Responds to COVID-19

Like you, we are concerned about and have been closely monitoring the situation around the COVID-19/novel coronavirus. The health and safety of EngAGE’s community is our priority, so we are implementing changes accordingly.   EngAGE Programming In accordance with current public … Continue reading

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