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These AmeriCorps Members at SBP Are Bridging the Generational Divide
SBP, a national disaster relief organization that engages AmeriCorps members in rebuilding homes, has had 49 members over the age of 50 — working alongside younger members, solving problems together and bridging divides. Here are three stories — two from boomers and...
6 Takeaways From a Boomer on OK Boomer, Let’s Talk
Millennial journalist and author Jill Filipovic is mad as hell and, it turns out, with good reason. Her new book, OK Boomer, Let’s Talk: How My Generation Got Left Behind, makes a convincing case that millennials aren’t, as the stereotype goes, “indulged, immature,...
9 Organizations Connecting Generations During the Pandemic
This post was originally published in July, 2020. Some of the listings may be out-of-date. Turns out that young people fear social isolation, too. We’ve all seen the images of older adults suffering from social isolation and loneliness, but young people are suffering...
What is it Like to See Life From an 80-Year Perspective
Ken Dychtwald has been interested in the power of human potential since his twenties when he was a self-described “hippie, yoga-loving guy with long hair and an earring” leading workshops at Esalen and living out of a van in Big Sur. In the nearly 50 intervening...
She’s Helping Under-Resourced Youth of Color Prepare for Careers in Tech
Decades ago, Marlene Somerville moved from Manchester, England to Silicon Valley to pursue dreams of success in the tech industry. And she found it, working 23 years in various IT roles at Intel. But when Intel offered Marlene an early retirement package, she was...
How Two Retired Doctors Are Supporting Vulnerable Communities During the Pandemic
Transitioning from in-clinic visits to telemedicine hasn’t been a problem for Dr. Barbara Boylan, 62, who had prior volunteer experience supporting health care providers via video conference. Since mid-March, she’s been doing initial consults with new patients from...
This Nonprofit Leveraged the Talent of Two Retired Tech Professionals To Help More Americans Save Money
“People are thinking about their financial situation now more than ever,” says David Derryck, the Chief Impact Officer of SaverLife — a nonprofit that provides incentives and resources to help low- and middle-income Americans save money and build financial security....
A Long List of Free Resources to Help Get You Through This Crisis
The list below was originally published in April 2020. It includes free resources for members of the CoGenerate community who are looking for ways to support their neighbors and communities. Some of the listings may be out-of-date. EVENTS See our Events Page, where...
Encore Fellowships Can Be Virtual, Too
There’s nothing like a pandemic to illustrate the value of experienced, virtual help. Encore Fellowships match skilled, seasoned professionals with social sector organizations in high-impact, paid engagements lasting from six months to one year. Since 2009,...