Forum on Health Costs, Access to Coverage, and Well-Being Will Be Livestreamed San Francisco, CA — On Friday, November 7, 2025, candidates in California’s 2026 governor’s race will gather in the Inland Empire for Health Matters: A Conversation with Our Next Governor. This nonpartisan forum will focus on the health and well-being of Californians. Confirmed participants include … Continued
Our letter to the San Francisco Chronicle in response to their aging ‘doom loop’ reporting was published in today’s paper here. But we had more to say. Read our full op-ed below. Reframing Aging: From Doom Loop to Opportunity Loop An Op-Ed Response to the San Francisco Chronicle’s Aging Series By Janet Y. Spears, President … Continued
🔍 Project Summary The Aging with Pride and Authenticity initiative is a groundbreaking, statewide research and advocacy effort designed to uplift the voices and lived experiences of underrepresented LGBTQIA+ older adults in California. Completed by the California Department of Aging and UC Berkeley’s Center for the Advanced Study of Aging Services (CASAS) and funded by … Continued
Pride Month is a vibrant celebration of love, resilience, and community—a time to honor the trailblazers who have shaped the movement for LGBTQ+ rights and visibility. Among those we celebrate are the LGBTQ+ elders who laid the foundation for generations to come. Their lives are rich with courage, culture, and care—stories that deserve not only … Continued
“Oh, the worst of all tragedies is not to die young, but to live until seventy-five and yet not ever truly to have lived.” Dr. King’s words inspire us to consider what it means to live purposefully—at any age. As we honor MLK Day, it’s crucial to reflect on how justice and equity must include … Continued
We are thrilled to announce the launch of Metta Fund’s newly redesigned website! Since our last major update in 2016, our mission and strategic focus have evolved to center on advancing equity for older adults. To better reflect this important shift, we knew it was time for a fresh online presence. A major goal of … Continued