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INSPIRE the next generation of leaders in Philadelphia

CONNECT with older adults in their professional and personal lives

SUPPORT NETWORK for emerging leaders who currently work with older adultsNetwork of Emerging LeadersProfessionals from Many FieldsSocial Workers

Artists

Public Policy Makers

Urban Planners

Community Developers

Lawyers

Architects

Funders Community Gardeners

Animal Rights Advocates

Lawyers

Nurses

Housing Professionals

Nursing Home Administrators

Transportation Planners

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How Members Can Get InvolvedSocial MediaInteractive ListservWebsite, Facebook, Twitter

Bi-monthly MeetingsNetwork, plan events, share updatesPresentations 1)inside aging network 2)outside

3. Public EventsOpen to people of all agesChange stereotypes about agingAssemble diverse networks to discussaging issues

GenPhillys FIRST Event!

Social Capital: What it is and why it matters for creating an Age-friendly PhiladelphiaDiscussed ways the we can help create an environment that is supportive of people of all ages.

GenPhilly Events

Linking Older Adults with Pets to Build a Better PhiladelphiaGolden Yearsand Furry Ears

GenPhilly Events

Reviewing songs by artists like Kurt Vile, MGMT, ShakiraBreakfast at Sulimays Comes to Center City

GenPhilly Events

A movie screening and discussion at the Philadelphia Senior CenterRockstars are Ageless

GenPhilly Events

Exploring contradictory images about women & aging

Women & Aging: Image (R)evolutionGenPhilly Events

Discussing issues faced as a significant portion of our population ages JUNTO: Creating an Age-friendly Environment

10the Junto in South Philly really made me think more about the experience of older folks in my neighborhood and in the city. I live in South Philly, where there is an interesting balance between younger adults (newcomers) and older adults (oldtimers).GenPhilly Events

5 minutes spotlight about GenPhilly & the importance of an age-friendly PhiladelphiaGenPhilly Center Stage at IGNITE Philly

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Discussing innovative ways to help seniors access different transportation optionsSeniors on the MoveGenPhilly Events

5 min presentations about the importance of organizations incorporating seniors into their programs, policy, and planningCareerBoom: Job Security in an Aging Society

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GenPhilly Events

Decorated with clusters of balloons and twisted streamers, William Ways ballroom was transformed into a 1950s PromIntergenerational Vintage Dance Party

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Discussion on the need to unite professionals who foster community gardens & those who work with older adults.Germinating Partnerships:Connecting Seniors with Community Gardens

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GenPhilly Events

Discussing ways to increase food access and nutrition; highlighted innovative food access programsWhats Cooking?Exploring Issues and Innovations around Senior Hunger Relief

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GenPhilly Events

Celebrating seniors & urban agriculture in Philadelphia!Garden Gallivants20GenPhilly Events

Annual PetFood / Toy DrivesPet-tasticHappy Hours

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GenPhilly Events

Unique perspective on the relationship between older adults, their homes, and their communitiesLooking at Neighborhoods through an Intergenerational Lens

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GenPhilly mingled with artists and learned the stories behind their work and lifePCAs Celebrate Arts & Aging

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Next EventThere is a competitive advantage for emerging leaders to know about aging issues.