named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Advocacy for Older New Yorkers
State-level policy work as part of the New York State Master Plan for Aging, focused on ensuring older adults can age with dignity, independence, and access to supportive services.
Age and Youth in Action Patch
Collaborative initiative with the Girl Scouts of Greater New York that engages youth in intergenerational service projects, education about aging, and advocacy to combat ageism.
Global Representation at the United Nations
Participation in UN forums and policy discussions through consultative status at the UN Economic and Social Council to advance the rights of older persons worldwide.
Transformation Tuesday Webinar Series
Monthly free webinars addressing ageism and social justice issues, featuring experts, advocates, and policymakers on topics such as nursing home reform, climate change, and intergenerational collaboration.
activities · 11 groups
What they do
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Long-Term Care Advocacy & Provider Support 2 activities
- Advocates for nursing home reform and holds Days of RemembranceHosted virtual and national Days of Remembrance to honor lives lost in nursing homes during the pandemic and organizes ongoing events, including Transformation Tuesdays and coalition webinars, to advocate for systemic long-term care reform.
- Lobbies for policy change on aging and social justice issuesParticipates in the New York State Master Plan for Aging and has met with federal and state officials, including Senator Ron Wyden, to advocate for dignified aging, nursing home transformation, and broader social justice reforms.
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Senior Advocacy and Civic Engagement 1 activity
- Advocates against ageism and for intergenerational justiceFounded the first U.S. movement against ageism in response to forced retirement and continues to promote intergenerational collaboration as a core strategy for social justice.
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Human Rights Advocacy & Accountability 1 activity
- Advocates for older persons' rights at the United NationsEngages in United Nations deliberations through Economic and Social Council consultative status, preparing annual reports and statements for the High Level Political Forum on ageing and human rights.
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Civil Rights Advocacy & Litigation 1 activity
- Advocates for universal health care, peace, and environmental protectionAdvocates for a single-payer universal health care system, promotes peace and international human rights, and engages in environmental advocacy as part of its broader social justice mission.
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Intergenerational Connection Programs 1 activity
- Facilitates intergenerational patch program with Girl ScoutsCo-created and partners with the Girl Scouts of Greater New York on the “Age and Youth in Action” Patch program, offering workshops and collaborative projects that connect youth and older adults, with plans for national expansion.
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Palliative and End-of-Life Care Education 1 activity
- Hosts Transformation Tuesday webinar seriesOrganizes a free monthly webinar series featuring global experts to address ageism, long-term care reform, and related social justice issues, including public conversations with notable figures such as Dr. Rosanne Leipzig.
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Regional Chapter Network Support 1 activity
- Operates local advocacy network in New York CityMaintains a local network in New York City with named leadership and public contact information to support organizing and advocacy efforts.
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Friendly Visiting & Social Companionship Programs 1 activity
- Organizes card-sending program to combat nursing home isolationRuns a program encouraging the public to send handmade cards to nursing home residents to reduce social isolation and affirm dignity.
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Advance Care Planning Support 1 activity
- Produces legal and caregiver resource guidesPublished a 2024 Legal Services Directory for older adults in New York City and provides a 6-step action plan for caregivers covering aging in place, long-term care, and end-of-life preparation.
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Scam Prevention Education 1 activity
- Provides public education on elder fraud preventionWarns older adults about common scams including government impersonation, robocalls that record “yes” responses for fraud, and grandparent scams, providing actionable information to prevent financial exploitation.
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SDG Advancement & Global Advocacy 1 activity
- Submits policy examples for Sustainable Development Goals implementationProvides examples of programs and policies developed through civil society collaboration to advance the Sustainable Development Goals in national and international forums.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$14K
Contributions & grants$14K99%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue$109
expenses
Total expenses$25K
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balance sheet
Total assets$95K
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Net assets$95K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -23.2%
relationships · 50
Who they work with
- ART Against Ageism Partner — Partner organization collaborating on initiatives to combat ageism, as indicated by logo placement and shared mission alignment.
- Action for Sustainable Development Partner — Represents the Stakeholder Group on Ageing in Action for Sustainable Development, a civil society platform engaging in sustainable development advocacy.
- Assembly Member Ron Kim Government — Collaborated with Assembly Member Ron Kim on advocacy efforts related to nursing home reform.
- Colorado Gray Panthers Network — Local network in Denver, CO affiliated with the national Gray Panthers movement.
- Dr. Rosanne Leipzig Partner — Collaborated with Gray Panthers NYC to lead a public discussion on aging well.
- East Bay Gray Panthers Network — Local network in East Bay/Berkeley, CA affiliated with the national Gray Panthers movement.
- Einstein Option Partner — Partner organization linked on the In-Residence page, suggesting collaboration in support of aging-related programs.
- End of Life Choices New York Partner — Lists End of Life Choices New York as a resource for older adults in New York.
- Florida Gray Panthers Network — Local network in Florida affiliated with the national Gray Panthers movement.
- Girl Scouts of Greater New York Partner — Collaborated to create the “Age and Youth in Action” Patch program promoting intergenerational connection and activism.
- Girl Scouts of Greater New York Partner — Collaborates on the development and expansion of the Girl Scout Patch Program focused on intergenerational engagement.
- Girl Scouts of Greater New York Partner — Collaborates with Gray Panthers NYC to launch the “Age and Youth in Action” patch program.
- Global Alliance for the Rights of Older People Network — Member organization working collectively to promote and protect the rights of older persons globally.
- Gray Panthers of Metro Detroit Network — Local network in Royal Oak, MI affiliated with the national Gray Panthers movement.
- Gray Panthers of Portland Network — Local network in Portland, OR affiliated with the national Gray Panthers movement.
- Greater Metropolitan Washington Gray Panthers Network — Local network in Washington, DC affiliated with the national Gray Panthers movement.
- IRS Government — Warns about scammers impersonating the IRS to defraud older adults.
- Idaho Gray Panthers Network — Liaison in Boise, ID representing the Gray Panthers network.
- Kansas Gray Panthers Network — Liaison in Kansas City, MO representing the Gray Panthers network.
- LifeCare Foundation (Malawi) Partner — Partner organization supporting elderly care initiatives, with shared programming visibility on the Gray Panthers NYC website.
- Long Beach Gray Panthers Network — Local network in Long Beach, CA affiliated with the national Gray Panthers movement.
- Medicare Government — Alerts seniors to scams in which fraudsters pose as Medicare representatives to steal personal data or money.
- Michigan Gray Panthers Network — State-level presence in Michigan with local contacts and organizational structure.
- Minnesota Gray Panthers Network — Liaison in Maplewood, MN representing the Gray Panthers network.
- NGO Committee on Ageing Network — Member organization advocating for older persons' rights through collaboration with other NGOs.
- NY Office on Ageing Government — Lists the NY Office on Ageing as a resource for older adults in New York.
- NY Public Health - long term care Government — Lists NY Public Health long term care services as a resource for older adults in New York.
- NY State Ombudsman office Government — Lists the NY State Ombudsman office as a resource for older adults in New York.
- New York Care Planning Council Partner — References the New York Care Planning Council's list of senior centers as a resource for older adults.
- New York Foundation for Eldercare Partner — Lists New York Foundation for Eldercare as a resource for older adults in New York.
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strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Age-Integrated and Co-Developed Policy Solutionsmethodology: age_integrated_solutionsBy co-developing policies with older adults and integrating their needs into broader community and global agendas, we create more inclusive and effective solutions, because age-inclusive design benefits all generations and ensures sustainable, equitable outcomes.
- Intergenerational Activism to Combat Ageismmethodology: intergenerational_activismBy engaging youth and older adults in shared activism and dialogue, we reduce ageism and build mutual understanding, because direct intergenerational collaboration fosters empathy, challenges stereotypes, and strengthens civic engagement across age groups.
- Systemic Reform Through Cross-Generational and Cross-Sector Advocacymethodology: systemic_reformBy uniting intergenerational groups and diverse sectors in coordinated advocacy, we achieve structural change in long-term care and aging policy, because entrenched systemic failures—exposed by crises like the pandemic—require unified, decentralized movements to reimagine systems rather than incrementally reform them.