TOOLS & RESOURCES

Future of Aging Program Series: How Intersectionality Impacts Meaning and Purpose in Later Life

Watch the entire 90 min program OR specific chapters highlighted below!

Christina Matz Keynote: What Is Intesectionality and How Can We Apply It to Living a Life of Meaning

Kendra Jason Keynote: Racial Injustice at Work, COVID 19, and Policy Recommendations for Black Low Wage Workers

Rocio Calvo Keynote: Reimagining Meaning and Purpose in Later Life From an Intersectional Perspective

Cal Halvorsen Keynote: Increasing Diversity in Self Employment and Entrepreneurship in Later Life

Abigail Helsinger and Samuel Van Vleet Keynote: Strategies to Engage Adults in Education

Concluding Q&A Session Intersectionality Meaning and Purpose in Later Life Webinar

FEATURED RESOURCES

Encore.org: Resources & Research

Encore resources and research for encore leaders and encore seekers.

Frameworks Institute: A Communications Toolkit

A collection of resources designed to help advocates reframe aging in America.

Old School: Anti-Ageism Clearinghouse

A clearinghouse of free and carefully vetted resources about ageism.

MORE RESOURCES FROM THE NETWORK, MEMBERS & PARTNERS

Encore Talent Works Toolkit: Go-to online resource for engaging experienced adults in social impact work.

Pathways to Encore Purpose: Findings from Stanford-Encore.org research collaboration demonstrate the power of purpose of 50+ adults.

Encore Career Handbook: Comprehensive encore career guide by Encore.org VP Marci Alboher.

Gen2Gen Learning Hub: Ideas, tips and best practices to help unleash the skills and talents of older adults to help kids thrive.

Alliance for Strong Families & Communities: Resources for creating an age-inclusive intergenerational organization. 

UNH Institute for Empowered Aging: Innovative practices, research and tools to empower older people for community change.

Encore Talent Impact Study: Encore.org report on the impact of people in encore roles, with data from six nonprofits that engage encore talent.

ESC Discovery Ebooks: Two eBooks to help answer the “What’s Next” question for people who are exploring options for their encore stage of life.

Innovations in Encore: An Encore.org report on examples of successful encore programs, tips for getting started and encore movement information.

Diversity & Inclusion Resource: Stories, articles and resources to help encore programs connect with diverse communities.

ENCORE NETWORK PROGRAM MAP & DIRECTORY

Visit our searchable map and directory of encore programs that are creating encore pathways and opportunities throughout the United States.