We are pleased to announce over $900,000 in new grants to strengthen advocacy, organizing, and caregiving across California. These investments support organizations that amplify community voices, defend critical care systems, and advance equity for older adults, caregivers, and immigrant communities. In an era of shifting federal policy and funding threats, this work is more urgent … 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
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
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
During the month of February, I often ponder my Blackness. Or rather, I am confronted with it. At the local mall, I see Black History Month merchandise for sale; my email inbox is full of daily marketing messages from companies paying tribute to Black leaders; and TV streaming platforms have curated whole selections of Black … Continued
The following article was published on September 15, 2022 in Inside Philanthropy, a subscription-based online philanthropic news source. If you have a subscription, you can read the article on Inside Philanthropy’s website. This Small Bay Area Funder Is at the Leading Edge of Philanthropy for Aging Wendy Paris | September 15, 2022 ESPERANZA SALAZAR, AT MISSION NEIGHBORHOOD … Continued
In honor of Pride Month, Metta Fund Program Director RenĂ©e Espinoza reflects on her own path to pride and how her identity informs and impacts her work. RenĂ©e Espinoza was born in Southern California and raised by her grandparents and single mother. When her mother worked, RenĂ©e spent a lot of time with her grandmother, … Continued