Mission
To create powerful opportunities for older adults to meet society's greatest challenges.
Vision
Older adults in service to children are an integral part of the education strategy across America. Through this generational exchange, children succeed, older adults thrive and communities are made stronger.
Strategic Focus
To engage older adults as tutors and mentors to produce outstanding literacy results for children in grades K-3.
Ahead of the Curve
The first of 78 million baby boomers turned 60 in 2006. Our work today lays the groundwork for the millions of boomers who will look for purposeful opportunities today and tomorrow. We offer:
- A new model of community engagement that values and leverages the experience and leadership of people over 55.
- Measurable results to demonstrate our success.
- A learning laboratory to study and strengthen our model.
- A commitment to publish research findings to help expand opportunities for boomers to serve.