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The organizations
listed here provide resources and information for individuals and organizations.
AARP (formerly
American Association of Retired Persons)
A nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization for people over 50.
American Society on
Aging
A nonprofit organization committed to enhancing the knowledge and skills
of those working with older adults and their families.
The Atlantic Philanthropies
An international grantmaking institution focused on “doing as much good as possible, for as many disadvantaged people as possible, as soon as possible.”
BenefitsCheckUp
A web-based service that helps older adults find available benefit programs.
BenefitsCheckUp
Colorado
The state's local program, adminstered by St. Anthony Hospitals, to help
older adults find available benefit programs.
Boulder
County Aging Services Division
Boulder County's agency to promote the health and well-being of older
adults by building on individual, family and community strengths.
Civic Ventures
A think tank and incubator for programs and ideas that help society achieve the greatest return on experience.
Colorado Department
of Human Services - Division of Aging and Adult Services
The state's agency that provides oversight for and coordination of programs
that allow the elderly and adults with disabilities to live independently.
Corporation for National and Community Service
The independent federal agency that strives to improve lives, strengthen communities and foster civic engagement through service and volunteering.
DRCOG
(Denver Regional Council of Governments) - Area Agency on Aging
The state-designated Area Agency on Aging coordinating the work of organizations
that serve older adults in the Denver metropolitan area and allocating
Federal Older Americans Act (OAA) funds to these organizations.
Grantmakers in Aging
An educational nonprofit membership organization for staff and trustees
of foundations and corporations.
The National Council on
the Aging
A national association of organizations and professionals dedicated to
promoting the dignity, self-determination, well being and contributions
of older persons.
RespectAbility
This program of the National Council on Aging helps organizations and communities increase their investment in and commitment to America's growing resource of experienced and skilled adults 55 and over.
U.S. Administration on Aging
The federal agency providing home and community-based services to older
persons through programs funded under the Older Americans Act.
Volunteering in America
This website, hosted by Corporation for National and Community Service, provides volunteering statistics and resources. |