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Resources on CORE include checklists, toolkits, reports, studies, videos, and other materials on topics relevant to those working or volunteering in support of healthy aging and older adults independent living.
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[Podcast] Mental Health & Substance Abuse Recovery for Seniors
Center for Mental Health and Aging
Click HERE to listen to the podcastThe field of peer support has grown in many mental health and substance abuse treatment systems. Peer Support Specialists draw upon their own life experiences, like mental health and substance use concerns, distress, poverty, and oppression, on the one hand, and ex
[Webinar Recording] Tips to Develop Engagement Opportunities Between Generations
engAged
Click HERE to view the webinar recording or see belowThis webinar focused on intergenerational social engagement programs. During the webinar, Generations United shared on how intergenerational programs provide social engagement that benefits older and younger generations, including current trends a
[Webinar Recording] Intergenerational Storytelling: Connecting Across Generations
Bolton Clarke Research Institute
Click HERE to view the recorded webinar OR see belowHosted by the Bolton Clarke Research Institute, join Dr Xanthe Golenko to explore the value of intergenerational storytelling. Intergenerational storytelling provides the opportunity for old and young to work together on a meaningful activity, whic
[Podcast] Cultural Responsiveness in Intergenerational Programs
Generations United Podcast
Click HERE to listen to the full podcastAbout the SpeakersThis event was facilitated by Dr. Sarah Kastelic (Alutiiq), Executive Director of the National Indian Child Welfare Association, and featured opening remarks from Generations United's Executive Director Donna Butts. They are joined by Marva O
[Podcast] Funding: Government relations foundations with Jesse Clarke
The Small Nonprofit
Click HERE to listen to the podcastGovernment Relations Foundations with Jesse ClarkeOften we take government funding for granted. Or, we treat it like an impenetrable black box that’s a mystery so we write our applications and cross our fingers. Today, we’re joined by Jesse Clarke, CEO of JN Cl
[Recorded Webinar] Program Planning for Grant Writing
Barbara McMillan
Click HERE to view the recorded webinarOn February 24th, 2022 United Way British Columbia presented a webinar titled Program Planning for Grant Writing. Effective grant seeking is about more than filling out an application form. It involves strategic prospect research, detailed project planning, and
[Podcast] LET'S IMAGINE PODCAST EPISODE 9: SHIFTING POWER DYNAMICS: EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION WITHIN THE NONPROFIT SECTOR
Imagine Canada
Click HERE to listen to the podcastShifting power dynamics: equity, diversity and inclusion within the nonprofit sector, with amanuel mellesWhat are charities and nonprofits doing to advance equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) within their organizations? In this episode, we dig into the findings f
On fostering intergenerational relationships, with Dr. Shannon Jarrott
Healthy Aging CORE and HelpAge Canada
How do young and old come together in a way that works for everyone? Dr. Shannon Jarrott, Professor of Social Work at Ohio State University, takes us through her toolkit on facilitating activities that promote conversation and engagement between older people and youth, and discusses the importance o
On emergency preparedness, with Barbara McMillan and Amaan Fazal
Healthy Aging CORE and HelpAge Canada
Emergencies can strike at any time, and older people are especially vulnerable. Barbara McMillan and Amaan Fazal with United Way British Columbia cover the top three tips you need to know to make sure your older friend or family member has what they need to survive an emergency, and share United Way
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