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Vision Into Action: Intergenerational Work of Our Rising Leaders Transformation Tuesday | January 27, 2026 Hosted by Gray Panthers NYC Gray Panthers NYC kicked off 2026 with a reminder that the future of aging justice isn’t an abstract idea—it’s already being built, in real communities, by people who refuse to accept the tired story that aging means decline, isolation, or invisibility. This special program featured alumni of the Rising Leaders Award  (generously sponsored by

During these challenging times for the United States and for the world, let’s act on the inspiring words of Maggie Kuhn, the founder of Gray Panthers.   “Leave safety behind. Put your body on the line. Stand before the people you fear and speak your mind – even if your voice shakes. When you least expect it, someone may actually listen to what you have to say. Well-aimed slingshots can topple giants.”   We’ve been witnessing advancing fascism and the horrors of this current a

(Help us by taking our 2026 planning survey !) As we come to the close of a challenging and consequential year, I find myself reflecting with gratitude—and resolve—on what the Gray Panthers NYC community has accomplished together. Also, we want to hear from you! At the bottom of this email—please take a few minutes to share your reflections in the survey .   In a time when ageism continues to shape public policy, healthcare, housing, and employment, our work has never been mo

# 2025: A Year of Action, Advocacy, and Intergenerational Power This year, Gray Panthers NYC continued to grow the movement for age justice—from city streets to global stages. Our 2025 Annual Impact Report celebrates the people and partnerships that made it possible. Highlights of Our Impact Inside, you’ll find highlights from: 🗣️ Five years of Transformation Tuesdays — conversations that challenge ageism and inspire connection. 🤝 New partnerships that amplified our voic

Transformation Tuesday | November 25, 2025,   Hosted by Gray Panthers NYC Speaker:  Amy Paul, Founder of Heirloom Words As we closed out our 2025 Transformation Tuesday season, Amy Paul invited us to think not just about what  we leave behind, but how  we want to be remembered—and how our words can carry love, wisdom, and comfort long after we’re gone. This session reframed “legacy” from dollars and documents to something more human: the stories, values, and hard-won lessons

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

Transformation Tuesday | October 28, 2025   Hosted by Gray Panthers NYC When it comes to long-term care for America’s veterans, the needs are as diverse as the generations who have served. From World War II to Iraq and Afghanistan, the conversation is shifting—who receives care, how that care is delivered, and what benefits go untapped. This Transformation Tuesday  featured Ashton Stewart , Program Manager at MJHS  and a U.S. Navy veteran , in conversation with Jenine Ferrari

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

“Maggie Kuhn had chutzpah in the very best sense of the word.” — Sen. Ron Wyden From launching the Gray Panthers to championing community...