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Category: SDSCF Blog

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Social Togetherness Is Vital: How We’re Keeping Seniors Connected

December 1, 2020December 29, 2020 by San Diego Seniors, posted in SDSCF Blog

Our first round of No Senior Alone grants represent the diverse needs and backgrounds of older people across San Diego County.

Tagged grantmaking, LGBT Center, LGBTQ, Neighborhood House, No Senior Alone, social isolation, Somali Family Services, The Challenge Center, Villa Musica
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Senior Center Coalition Inspires Creativity and Collaboration to Benefit Older San Diegans

November 23, 2020November 23, 2020 by Ashley Lewis, posted in SDSCF Blog

The San Diego Senior Center Coalition brings together senior center directors from around the county to discuss ideas, make new connections, and share success stories.

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San Diego Workforce Partnership Program Connects Older Workers With Opportunities

November 19, 2020November 23, 2020 by Ashley Lewis, posted in SDSCF Blog

San Diego Workforce Partnership's Aging Workforce Program offers skill-building workshops and paid 150-hour "returnships" to seniors who are looking for work.

Tagged Age Discrimination, Bob Kelly, jobs, San Diego Workforce Partnership
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An Epidemic of Loneliness: New Data Shows the Toll of Social Isolation on Seniors

November 11, 2020December 1, 2020 by Ashley Lewis, posted in SDSCF Blog

New research confirms that the increase in isolation during COVID-19 amounts to its own public health crisis. According to a survey by the AARP Foundation and United Health Foundation, two-thirds of U.S. adults report experiencing social isolation since the pandemic began.

Tagged coronavirus, No Senior Alone, social isolation
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An End to Social Isolation: SDSCF Announces COVID-19 Response Grants

September 30, 2020October 26, 2020 by Bob Kelly, posted in SDSCF Blog

In partnership with the Sahm Family Foundation, SDSCF is making COVID-19 response grants to senior centers and service providers to expand programs and pilot new ways to mitigate the harmful effects of social isolation.

Tagged coronavirus, grantmaking, newsletter, Sahm Family Foundation, senior centers, social isolation

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