Elevate food system issues in Rhode Island with the RI Food System Factbook!

January 8, 2025

Join the RI Food Policy Council on January 21 from 12-1pm for the launch of their 2025 RI Food System Factbook! This annual publication is a data-driven snapshot, incorporating the best available research, tracking the progress of about 40 indicators across five areas: Food Economy Food Access & Nutrition Security Agriculture & Land Use Commercial Fisheries & Aquaculture,…

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Join the Final Hunger Elimination Task Force Meeting of 2024!

October 21, 2024

The Hunger Elimination Task Force (HETF) invites you to their final meeting of 2024 on Tuesday, October 22, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM via Zoom. This meeting is an important opportunity for community members, advocates, and stakeholders to come together and learn about the latest updates and future plans to eliminate hunger in our…

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Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies to Host the 2024 Ivory Prize Housing Innovation Summit

October 18, 2024

  With over 11 million older adults facing housing cost burdens—spending over 30% of their income on housing—affordability is a growing crisis.This strain affects their ability to age in place, increases the risk of social isolation, and exacerbates health challenges such as falls and chronic illness. Addressing the housing crisis means addressing healthy aging. The…

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How Americans’ Views on Growing Older Are Changing

September 11, 2024

Aging in America is being redefined. According to a recent Harris Poll, older adults are living longer, healthier, and more active lives than ever before. As the population of those aged 65 and older continues to grow, perceptions of aging are shifting from decline to opportunity. Key findings show that many Americans now see aging…

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REMINDER: Register for info session on equity in aging and 2025 grantmaking

May 17, 2024

  In this webinar, Point32Health Foundation will share its progress in creating a more equitable future for older adults. Learn how they are partnering with communities to address the root causes of health disparities and dismantle systemic barriers. Date:  Thursday, May 30 Time:  1 – 2:30 p.m. Location: Virtual Why focus on equity in aging? During…

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A learning series with Dr. Alexandre Kalache

March 20, 2023

  Alexandre Kalache, MD, PHD, MSc, is the featured speaker at virtual events hosted by organizations leading healthy aging efforts in Conn., Maine, Mass., N.H. and R.I. Dr. Kalache, a leading voice in the global age-friendly movement, will share insights from his work advancing healthy aging and discuss how the New England states are building…

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Advancing Age, Dementia & Disability Inclusivity in Rhode Island: A Conversation with Dr. Alexandre Kalache, Global Leader of the Age Friendly Cities Movement & Local Age-Friendly Champions

March 14, 2023

  Please join us in welcoming Dr. Alexandre Kalache, former director of the World Health Organization’s global aging program and current President of the International Longevity Centre-Brazil and Board member of the Age Friendly Institute. Dr. Kalache will inspire us by sharing his international perspective on longevity and the age-friendly movement from decades of leading…

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Join Us For A learning series with Dr. Alexandre Kalache

February 14, 2023

Alexandre Kalache, MD, PHD, MSc, is a leading voice in the global age-friendly movement. Dr. Kalache, who serves on the board of the Age-Friendly Institute, will be the featured speaker at virtual events to be hosted by statewide backbone organizations leading healthy aging efforts in Conn., Maine, Mass., N.H. and R.I. Dr. Kalache will share…

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