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Gray Panthers NYC is thrilled to announce a new visibility campaign created by our friends at Openly Gray in partnership with FY Eye, a nonprofit media organization dedicated to amplifying messages for social good through its Public Service Announcement (PSA) Network. Thanks to this collaboration, our campaign will appear in older adult centers across New York City from November 21, 2025, through February 13, 2026. About the Campaign The campaign was created by the Openly Gra

Now that the shutdown has gone on for a little while, some of us may have seen by now a number of “How does the government shutdown affect ______?” articles. But given Gray Panthers’ history of advocating for the rights of older persons, we want to focus on how the shutdown affects older persons. Here are a few notable ways in which the shutdown affects older persons: Financial Challenges for Federally Funded Health Centers Federal dollars is (obviously) a major source of rev

The Power of Age-Diversity in Dismantling Ageism: A Call to Action Transformation Tuesday | September 2025 Hosted by Gray Panthers NYC During the September 2025 Transformation Tuesday , Gray Panthers NYC explored one of the most effective ways to fight ageism: bringing generations together. This event highlighted the importance of age-diversity in creating a more inclusive society. Moderated by board member Meg LaPorte , the program, “The Power of Age-Diversity in Dismantli

My presentation on behalf of the constituency of older persons is, at its heart, an invitation . We all know that progress for humanity...

From its earliest days, Gray Panthers has stood for justice across generations. What began as a grassroots movement in the United States...

“You’re too young to have that problem.” “That’s just for old people.”   Chronic illness doesn’t discriminate. Old age is not just...

Join us for an age-diverse panel of individuals for a discussion that encompasses a new concept from Ashton Applewhite, called "YODA --...

This July marks a milestone we must celebrate—and protect. Sixty years ago, the Older Americans Act (OAA) became law and reshaped what it...

Since the 1990s, various industries have been using “age simulation suits” to demonstrate to individuals working with (e.g., healthcare)...