Join the 2025 Senior Fellows Program – Applications Now Open!
The Leadership Rhode Island Senior Fellows Program, in partnership with Age-Friendly Rhode Island, is an 8-week program geared to lifting the voices, knowledge, and vision of Rhode Island residents 62 and older. Thanks to generous support from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island and Age-Friendly Rhode Island, this program is offered at no cost…
Read MoreHow Age-Friendly Communities Can Change the Way We Age
Our Executive Director recently joined Helen Hames on WADK AM/FM Newport to tackle some of the biggest issues facing our aging population: how to build Age-Friendly Communities, the pervasive effects of ageism, and what the Longevity Revolution means for the future of Rhode Island. Listen to the full interview here:
Read MoreAARP’s 2025 Community Challenge Grant Program Application Now Open
The 2025 AARP Community Challenge is an annual “quick-action” grant program that funds local projects that help make communities more livable for people of all ages. Learn more — and apply by Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 5 p.m. ET The AARP Community Challenge grant program has announced its 2025 funding cycle, offering communities across America…
Read MoreWorking Past 50: A Health Boost?
New research from the University of Michigan’s National Poll on Healthy Aging challenges conventional wisdom about working later in life, suggesting that continuing to work may offer significant benefits for many older adults. The findings reveal that two-thirds of adults over 50 report that employment enhances both their physical and mental well-being. Perhaps most notably,…
Read MoreNew Report Highlights the Growing Demand for Age-Friendly Health Care
A new report, Meeting the Growing Demand for Age-Friendly Care: Health Care at the Crossroads, reveals that the U.S. health care system is falling short in meeting the needs of older adults. Released on September 17, 2024, by Age Wave and The John A. Hartford Foundation, the report—based on a survey conducted by The Harris…
Read MoreJoin AARP for the 2025 Age-Friendly in Action: Insights and Ideas Forum
Register for a two-day virtual event focused on advancing age-friendly communities. Building on insights from age-friendly community leaders in 2024, this forum will explore two key areas: Engagement and Sustainability. Forum Details Day 1: Effective Community Engagement Learn strategies to involve residents, build trust, and strengthen collaboration to support age-friendly initiatives. Day 2: Sustainable Practices…
Read MoreSenior Fellows Program Making Impact Across Rhode Island
Leadership Rhode Island and Age-Friendly RI’s Senior Fellows program is changing how older adults influence local policy and community development. The program connects older adults with organizations already working on aging-related initiatives across the state to drive concrete changes. Current fellows are tackling critical challenges across Rhode Island. At the Department of Health, they’re developing…
Read MorePatricia Raskin in Conversation with Older Buisness Leaders
This interview series, conducted by Patricia Raskin as part of her Senior Fellows civic commitment, highlights inspiring leaders and changemakers throughout Rhode Island. Through engaging conversations, Patricia explores their journeys, insights, and efforts to drive meaningful change, offering valuable perspectives on leadership and strategies to combat ageism in their work.
Read MoreAge Friendly Funding Alert: Rhode Island Streets Transformation Project 2025
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) invites applications to apply for a Short-Term Funding Opportunity to implement a Rhode Island Streets Transformation Project (RISTP) Short-Term Project that showcases the benefits of community design to promote physical activity and active transportation for Rhode Islanders of all ages. Up to 9 awards will be made for…
Read MoreUpcoming Sessions from Leading Philanthropic Foundations
Philanthropic foundations are pivotal in addressing community needs and fostering positive change. This January, two notable organizations are hosting sessions to engage with the public and share their strategic visions for the future. Rhode Island Foundation’s Community Information Sessions The Rhode Island Foundation has spent over a year developing a new Five-Year Action Plan, refining…
Read MoreElevate food system issues in Rhode Island with the RI Food System Factbook!
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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