An Encore Vision for Cleveland

Encore Background

Future Focused: Solve community problems by tapping into

the talents of experienced Clevelanders.

Generational Interdependence: Re-frame the conversation between older

and younger adults.

Plan for ImplementationSTEP 1: Raise community awareness

STEP 2: Build on existing programs and partners

STEP 3: Pilot the concept of Encore fellows

STEP 4: Identify new and different partners

STEP 5: Bring national models to Cleveland

STEP 6: Build a consortium of organizations utilizing Encore talent

Community PartnersBusiness Volunteers Unlimited:Program Expansion

Greater Cleveland Volunteers:AARP Experience Corps

Growing opportunities for mature volunteers including the engagement of 50 older adults as pro-bono consultants

Expanding from 13 to 19 schools

Planning dollars for an Encore fellowship program

Increase the number of Cleveland Metropolitan School District students served by EC by nearly 100 percent

Making Encore a RealityOPPORTUNITIES

Solving Community Problems

Building new partners Opportunities to impact youth Investing in low-income seniors Replicating national best practices

An Encore Vision for ClevelandRonald B. Richard: rrichard@clevefdn.org