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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. Inside, you’ll find highlights from: 🗣️ Five years of Transformation Tuesdays  — conversations that challenge ageism and inspire connection. 🤝 New partnerships  that amplified our voice and reach. 🎉 Celebration

Carrying Maggie Kuhn’s Vision Into Today’s Movement The past year has been one of steady, meaningful progress in the nationwide effort to reimagine long-term care—and Carrie Leljedal has been at the center of it. Through her work with Gray Panthers NYC, The Live Oak Project, and the growing Connected Communities coalition, Carrie helped bring Maggie Kuhn’s mission into the conversations and rooms where real change is happening. Whether speaking at conferences, strengthening r

The Importance of Awareness and Education More and more in the media, we are hearing about dementia. The different types, symptoms, and risk factors are being discussed frequently. This increased awareness is beneficial for many reasons. It promotes advocacy, research, and support for caregivers. Education is invaluable. People can see that they are not alone in their struggles with a loved one who has dementia. They can identify red flags that may signal the need for a docto

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

Attention Scouts: Bring “Age & Youth in Action” to Your Troop The Age & Youth in Action  patch—created through a partnership between Gray Panthers NYC  and the Girl Scouts of Greater New York —celebrates intergenerational connection, empathy, and advocacy. Scouts who earn the patch learn firsthand how older and younger generations can work together to make their communities stronger, kinder, and more just. Now, we’re on a mission to take this movement nationwide. We want Scou

This year, the National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care celebrated a milestone— 50 years of steadfast advocacy  for older adults and people living in long-term care settings. The annual conference highlighted Consumer Voice’s enduring commitment to advancing strong public policies, empowering residents and families, training advocates, and elevating the essential role of direct-care workers. Consumer Voice began as the National Citizens’ Coalition for Nursing Home R

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

Money, possessions, and genetics aren’t the only things we pass down. A Legacy Letter—sometimes called an Ethical Will—is a timeless way to share your values, life wisdom, and love with those who matter most. In this special Transformation Tuesday session, Amy Paul will guide participants through the art and importance of creating a Legacy Letter—an ancient practice that has reemerged as a meaningful tradition for families today. Together, we will explore how to begin, what t

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

The needs of veterans in long-term care are as diverse as the generations who have served. From young veterans returning with complex medical and psychological challenges to older veterans facing the realities of aging, the question remains: is the system prepared to meet their needs—and does anyone care enough to make it happen? Join us for a session with Ashton Stewart, Veterans Program Manager, MJHS, during which we will explore the future of long-term care at the VA, high

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

Transformation Tuesday | July 2025   Hosted by Gray Panthers NYC Caregiving touches every life. Whether we’ve been caregivers, are caregivers, will be caregivers, or will one day need one, the experience binds us all. At this month’s Transformation Tuesday , Gray Panthers NYC  brought together three remarkable advocates to explore what true partnership in caregiving looks like—and why it matters. Moderated by Carrie Leljedal , GPNYC Vice President and family advocate, the con

The Gerson Award for Rising Leaders, sponsored by the Gray Panthers NYC, celebrates early-career (7 years or less) emerging advocates who...

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

Support the Legacy of the Gray Panthers Founder Born in 1905, Maggie Kuhn launched a movement that continues to inspire change today. To...

After 50 years of fighting for older adults, we're unveiling our bold new identity—and it perfectly captures who we are:...

‘As the Family Council Liaison for the Long Term Care Community Coalition's Family Council Empowerment team, I worked to form, build, and...

Gray Panthers NYC is proud to announce that Clarivate, a global leader in trusted insights and analytics, has acquired the archives of...

Jack Kupferman, Edith Cresmer, and Norman Siegel at the rally in Foley Square, NYC Jack Kupferman delivered these remarks at a protest...

Protecting Our Safety Net: Medicaid, Medicare, and More in a Time of Change Join Caring Across Generations , Gray Panthers NYC , and Live...