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A Special Message from USAging CEO Sandy Markwood Reports of devastation pouring in from Southeastern AAAs; USAging Disaster Relief Fund donations needed “It is unbelievable, the amount of need related to the destruction. We appreciate your support and thoughts and prayers. This is the saddest thing I’ve experienced in my lifetime and hope to never see anything like this again.”  — AAA Director, TN Because you are a dedicated professional working in the Aging Network, I am reaching out to you with a very important request. Many of your fellow AAAs in the Southeast were devastated by Hurricane Helene less than two weeks ago, and they are bracing for yet another, stronger hurricane this week. As a member of the Aging Network, will you support your colleagues helping older adults recover from this devastation by making a donation to the USAging Disaster Relief Fund? Read the full message here: https://ow.ly/mr8P50THNzN.

🌟 Save the Date 🌟 2025 marks a milestone for USAging as we celebrate our 50th Annual Conference and Tradeshow in Chicago, July 20–23! Registration opens in April 2025 but stay tuned for exciting announcements before then. Join our Conference Mailing List and be the first to know about early-bird pricing, the Call for Sessions and more. usagingconference.org

USAging is proud to partner with the Act on RAISE campaign, powered by National Alliance for Caregiving The campaign brings together stakeholders across the caregiving continuum to drive implementation of the National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers. The Administration for Community Living’s recent Report to Congress highlighted the progress we’ve made together over the past two years. Together, we've taken significant steps, including securing $22 million in new funding and helping to ensure that all federal actions in the initial strategy are completed or in progress to date. Learn more about the Act on RAISE Campaign and the National Strategy at www.actonraise.org.

If you’re looking for extra support for your AAA, connect with the businesses in the USAging Corporate Marketplace! Marketplace Supporters have been handpicked for their capacity to enhance the work of AAAs by partnering with them to achieve their goals. https://ow.ly/L52Q50TCcZt

Hurricane Helene devastated communities from Florida to the mid-Atlantic. Our members and the older adults they serve have been hit hard, and many are still without essential supplies. Please help us support AAAs and Title VI programs as they assist older adults in their recovery. Your donation to USAging’s Disaster Relief Fund will provide food, gift cards, clothing and medical supplies to those in need. https://ow.ly/joau50TAksz

We’d like to congratulate Bill Massey, CEO of USAging member Peninsula Agency On Aging who was recently recognized by Congressman Bobby Scott for his 40th anniversary at the AAA. Said Scott, “I want to express my gratitude for all his hard work and dedication to supporting seniors understanding the obstacles they face. His dedication has made a lasting impact.”

Last week, we wrapped up an incredible Leadership Institute! Over three intensive days in Alexandria, VA, 40 emerging leaders came together to dive deep into essential leadership skills. Through interactive sessions and hands-on learning, participants explored key topics to enhance their impact and foster well-rounded leadership. The Leadership Institute culminated in an inspiring graduation ceremony, where we celebrated their accomplishments and sent them off with a powerful charge: to lead the Aging Network in transforming the lives of older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers. We’re excited to see the difference they will make!

USAging CEO Sandy Markwood salutes the excellent four years of service of the Administration for Community Living leader Alison Barkoff to older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers. You will be missed, Alison!

Urge lawmakers to stop funding cuts to the Older Americans Act! The more members of the Aging Network involved, the better. Visit our FY 2025 Appropriations Campaign page to find everything you need to get involved: https://ow.ly/CNyK50TqY06.

As we continue celebrating #KinshipCareMonth, check out milestones and successes of the ACL-funded Grandfamilies & Kinship Support Network, the first federally funded technical assistance center to help govt. agencies and nonprofits work across boundaries to improve supports and services for families in which grandparents, other relatives, or close family friends are raising children.