Our 2024 Annual Report is now available! This year’s report captures the progress, challenges, and learning that shaped our work to advance equity in aging. From supporting culturally responsive, community-based organizations to investing in cross-sector collaboration and narrative change, the report highlights the impact of our partners and the priorities that guided our approach. It … Continued
We are pleased to announce $1.9 million in new grants aimed at fostering social connectedness and a sense of belonging among elders of color in San Francisco. This significant investment underscores our ongoing commitment to addressing racial disparities and enhancing the quality of life for older adults in our community. “We believe that every older … Continued
We are pleased to present Metta Fund’s 2023 annual report. This year’s report celebrates changemakers and advocates and highlights the incredible work of our grant partners, who are bringing much-needed visibility to the issues facing today’s elders. Thank you to all our partners who with whom we are moving our work forward. From our grant … Continued
Metta Fund is pleased to announce Anni Chung as the recipient of the 2024 Leadership Award for her decades of advocacy and support of older adults. She received the award at a celebratory reception held on May 23, 2024, where she was also presented with a Certificate of Honor by Mayor London Breed. For over … Continued
This month, long-time board member James “Jimmy” Loyce concluded his board service with Metta Fund. Over the past eleven years, Jimmy has played an instrumental role in guiding our mission with invaluable insights and expertise. Not only has he contributed to the success and development of our organization, but he’s also helped deepen our impact … Continued
San Francisco, CA –– Metta Fund announces today that Debra Plousha-Moore and Thurman V. White Jr. have been elected to the foundation’s Board of Directors. I am deeply grateful that Debra and Thurman have agreed to join the board,” said Jarmin Yeh, Metta Fund’s newly elected board chair. “They will bring invaluable personal and professional experience to … Continued
Collaboration between artists, aging caregivers, and philanthropy showcases diversity of aging and intergenerational care in California In partnership with Caring Across Generations, the Center for Cultural Power, and the SCAN Foundation, Metta Fund is thrilled to present When We Grow Older, a visual and oral storytelling of care and aging inspired by the experiences of … Continued
We’ve all done it. Said it. Thought it. “He’s over the hill.” “That’s so geriatric.” “Little old lady.” The list goes on. The fact is –– ageism is both pernicious and pervasive. Look no further than the current public discourse in our national politics. While often said in jest, ageist language has real percussions and … Continued
Metta Fund celebrates the life of Joe Hafey, Metta Fund board member, who passed away on July 4th, just a few days after his 80th birthday. At the time of his passing, Joe was a long-time board member and active retiree following a decades-long career in public health and advocacy. He founded and served as … Continued
In response to the growing needs of our rapidly aging region, in 2021, Metta Fund announced a refreshed mission and vision along with a formal racial equity commitment as a means of expanding and accelerating the impact of our grantmaking. Leaning into this commitment, we spent months examining community conditions and progress toward our goals, … Continued