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an individual without a family, or neighbors, or a group for support is not a way to be.”
The Purpose Prize was created a decade ago by the nonprofit Encore.org and is in the process of transitioning to its new home at AARP. This move will give the Prize a larger platform for taking its message of later life creativity and innovation to every corner of the globe. Check out over 500 stories from past winners and fellows online at www.purposeprize.encore.org.
Making Your Mark
Have you taken on a lifelong goal? Did you bring a new business or idea to life? Still looking for a way you can contribute to “the world” and more fully enjoy a life as unique as you are? Here are a few ideas to get you started:
Do you express yourself with art? Check out the Loeschner Art Competition. Artists inspired by the grounds and collections of Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids, Michigan can enter
a drawing, print, pastel, painting or photograph. The winning creation
becomes part of the Meijer Gardens’ permanent collection. It’s displayed and reproduced on posters and note cards with full credit to the artist. In addition, the winner receives a $5,000 cash award. Deadline for entries is November 1, 2016. Visit online at www.meijergardens.org/contact/loesch ner-art-competition/ for further details.
Have your children and grandchildren grown up, but you still have more to give to a child? Be a role model and share your knowledge and support with the next generation as a volunteer Foster Grandparent. Foster Grandparents give about 20 hours of their time each week with the special needs children with whom they are matched. The volunteers receive 40 hours of pre-service and other training and are compensated with an hourly stipend and transportation reimbursement. To find out more about how you can make a difference in the life of a child with your encouragement and guidance, contact http://www.mafgscp.org/.
Want to help other seniors under- stand and navigate their way through Medicare? Become a Medicare Medicaid
Assistance Program (MMAP) volunteer. You’ll make a difference by helping people with Medicare or Medicaid understand their health benefits. The time is right to become a volunteer now because training is scheduled for July and August in Macomb, Oakland and Washtenaw counties. To learn more and participate, go to www.aaa1b.com
and look under Programs and Services or call 800-803-7174.
Do you have the soul of an athlete? Find out more about how you can participate in the Michigan Senior Olympics Summer Games. This year’s games will take place on August 12, 2016 so be sure to register by July 22. For more information call 800-400-4161 or visit www.michiganseniorolympics.org
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Chaldean American Ladies of Charity
The Service Provider Leadership Award
was conferred on the Chaldean American Ladies of Charity in recognition of their dedication to providing tailored training and other services to hundreds of older adult immigrants, refugees and their families. They have enhanced the quality of life of these older adults, helped reduce social isolation and supported access to local programs.
SAGE Metro Detroit
The Volunteer/Community Leadership Award was granted to the leadership of SAGE in appreciation of the support of key initiatives to increase awareness, education and access to resources for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) older adults. Their efforts have helped build awareness and promote change so that LGBT older adults may live and age with dignity and authenticity.
Macomb Community Action
Catholic Social Services of
Washtenaw County
The Blue Ribbon Outcomes Award
was presented to the Macomb Community Action and Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw County in recognition of their exceptional performance in helping older adults access Medicare benefits, a key outcome area that greatly improves the quality of life of older adults, and provides significant return on investment of public funds.
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Critical Signal Technologies
The Innovation Leadership Award
was given to Critical Signal Technologies in recognition of the organization’s contributions, through their innovative partnership with the AAA 1-B to support the SameAddress Concierge Services with a fully functional call center that connects subscribers to a wide array of services to help seniors remain safely and comfortably in their own homes.