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
LGBTQ+ Pioneer, Social Justice Activist, Metta Fund Board Member, and Community Elder Roma Pauline Guy is no ordinary woman. Recognized as one of the influential leaders of the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement, she has dedicated much of her life to social justice – championing the rights of women, LGBTQ+ persons, immigrants, people with HIV, the … Continued
In honor of Pride Month, Metta Fund Program Director Renée Espinoza reflects on her own path to pride and how her identity informs and impacts her work. Renée Espinoza was born in Southern California and raised by her grandparents and single mother. When her mother worked, Renée spent a lot of time with her grandmother, … Continued
Happy Lunar New Year, happy Black History Month, and happy 2022! The new year symbolizes a fresh beginning — a time of opportunity, renewed commitments, and enthusiasm. Here in the San Francisco Bay Area, the days are beginning to feel warmer and lighter, and we’re looking into the future with hope. For Metta Fund, this … Continued
People 65+ are the fastest-growing population group — which is also becoming more racially and ethnically diverse. Still, only one percent of philanthropic funding goes to aging programs. Covid-19 not only exposed but also widened long-standing racial inequities, especially those faced by elders of color. We were not prepared for the pandemic, and we are … Continued