Twice per year, The Sarah Ralston Foundation awards grant funding to qualified nonprofits who serve vulnerable, underserved older adults in Philadelphia.
Visit our Impact Report. Grants for General Operating Support are awarded each spring, and grants for Innovative Project Support are awarded each fall. The following directory provides critical information on our nonprofit partners to-date. Provides culturally sensitive health, human and education services to African and Caribbean immigrants and refugees in greater Philadelphia. Website: afaho.
Odochi Akwani β odochi afaho. This program is designed to emulate the village that these elders were used to in their home countries that made aging a joyful process through strong social supports , mutual assistance and compassionate care. W isdom Village will provide weekly programming, intergenerational activities, mental health support and other assistance to 20 ACIR elders in the greater Philadelphia area during the month period of this grant project.
Opens doors to people living with dementia by looking, listening, and engaging with the arts. Website: artzphilly. Website: www. The Center for Advocacy for the Rights and Interests of the Elders promotes the well-being, rights and autonomy of the Elders. Website: carie. PA Phone: Website: caringforfriends. In , Caring for Friends began offering family sized, casserole style meals to meet the growing number of families who were reaching out to them for food.
Currently, they are operating their warehouse only two days per week due to lack of funding , which prevents the m from operating wit hin the hub and spoke model. Promotes positive aging and fosters community connections for older adults whose voices are critical instruments in shaping its activities and direction.
