Metta Fund (@mettafund) 's Twitter Profile
Metta Fund

@mettafund

Private foundation dedicated to health and equity in #aging.

#EldersMatter #SocialConnection #Caregiving EndAgeism.com

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We are honored to be one of the four state-wide organizations awarded the Equity Community Organizing (ECO) Group Grant, with generous support from @Thescanfndtn, @chcfnews, & @Mettafund. Stay tuned for more information about this incredible ECO Group Grant’s initiative!

We are honored to be one of the four state-wide organizations awarded the Equity Community Organizing (ECO) Group Grant, with generous support from @Thescanfndtn, @chcfnews, & @Mettafund. Stay tuned for more information about this incredible ECO Group Grant’s initiative!
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SAVE THE DATE | Register today for the CA for ALL Ages & Abilities: 2024 Day of Action! Tuesday, October 8, 2024 Sacramento, CA Click here to register: caforall.org

SAVE THE DATE | Register today for the CA for ALL Ages & Abilities: 2024 Day of Action!

Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Sacramento, CA

Click here to register: caforall.org
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Metta Fund’s 2023 annual report is hot off the press! This year’s report places a special focus on the dedicated work of our grant partners, who help build #belonging and #care for #elders every day. mettafund.org/news/2023-year…

<a href="/MettaFund/">Metta Fund</a>’s 2023 annual report is hot off the press!

This year’s report places a special focus on the dedicated work of our grant partners, who help build #belonging and #care for #elders every day.

mettafund.org/news/2023-year…
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This Juneteenth, read Chelsea Wheeler's #GenerationsNow article on what Juneteenth means to her and to Black elders. generations.asaging.org/what-juneteent…

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This #Juneteenth we shine the spotlight on Booker T. Washington - the oldest African American community center in the Bay Area & a hub for the Black community. “A lot of what we co-create is what #elders have asked for” says ED Shakirah Simley Read the story here mettafund.org/stories-of-imp…

This #Juneteenth we shine the spotlight on <a href="/btwcsc/">Booker T. Washington</a> - the oldest African American community center in the Bay Area &amp; a hub for the Black community.

“A lot of what we co-create is what #elders have asked for” says ED <a href="/ShakSimley/">Shakirah Simley</a> 

Read the story here mettafund.org/stories-of-imp…
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Adults aged 50 and older are the fastest-growing age group experiencing homelessness in California. Our recent issue brief, which cites explores how targeted prevention programs and equity-based policies can help end the crisis. justiceinaging.org/california-old…

Adults aged 50 and older are the fastest-growing age group experiencing homelessness in California. Our recent issue brief, which cites explores how targeted prevention programs and equity-based policies can help end the crisis. justiceinaging.org/california-old…
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Announcing $1.9 Million in Grants to Support #SocialConnectedness and #Belonging Among #OlderAdults mettafund.org/announcing-1-9…

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Changes to SSI, including the expansion of the rental subsidy policy and streamlined processes for overpayment waivers, are welcome news for the 7 million Americans who rely on SSI. However, more reforms are needed for the program to fulfill its mission. nbcmiami.com/news/business/…

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California tries but fails to fix a major Medicare loophole for seniors : Shots - Health News : NPR npr.org/sections/shots…

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We're thrilled to announce the redesign of mettafund.org! The new site better reflects our evolved organizational strategy which centers #equity in #aging. We invite you to explore the new site. Thank you for joining us on this journey.

We're thrilled to announce the redesign of mettafund.org! 

The new site better reflects our evolved organizational strategy which centers #equity in #aging.

We invite you to explore the new site. Thank you for joining us on this journey.
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Join Don't Be Caged By Your Age Podcast and Special Guest, Raymond A. Jetson, the Founder of Aging While Black, on October 9th at 12 Noon ET for an engaging and informative LIVE conversation for Ageism Awareness Day! #talkaboutageism #dontbecagedbyyourage #agingwhileBlack

Join <a href="/AndeLyonsShow/">Don't Be Caged By Your Age Podcast</a> and Special Guest, <a href="/raymondajetson/">Raymond A. Jetson</a>, the Founder of Aging While Black, on October 9th at 12 Noon ET for an engaging and informative LIVE conversation for Ageism Awareness Day!

#talkaboutageism #dontbecagedbyyourage #agingwhileBlack
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Approximately 1 in 10 Americans ages 60 and older have experienced some form of elder abuse; but only 1 in 24 cases are reported to authorities. American Society Aging #AgeismAwarenessDay #TalkAboutAgeism ncoa.org/article/get-th…

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The M Factor airs on PBS on October 17th. Metta Fund was proud to be an early supporter of this documentary that advocates for a revolution in women’s healthcare.

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As we honor #MLKDay, it’s crucial to reflect on how justice and equity must include older adults – particularly because aging intersects with ethnicity, gender, and economic inequality. Now more than ever, equity demands action.

As we honor #MLKDay, it’s crucial to reflect on how justice and equity must include older adults – particularly because aging intersects with ethnicity, gender, and economic inequality. Now more than ever, equity demands action.
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Better with Age: A Guide to Funding in a Longevity Society from Grantmakers In Aging presents opportunities for funders to increase their impact by considering how aging intersects with their investments. Learn more: giaging.org/better-with-age #ReframeAging