RRF introduces a New Issue Brief on our Caregiving Priority Area, “Investing in Caregivers: An Essential Resource for Our Nation.”

This past weekend, RRF Foundation for Aging lost a special member of our community. Marilyn Hennessy, the Foundation’s first paid staff person, CEO, and President passed away. We shall try to honor and live out Marilyn’s spirit, grace, humility, and tenacity as we carry forth her legacy.

We are pleased to introduce RRF’s first issue brief: “Working Together to Achieve Economic Security in Later Life.” Watch our introductory video and read it here!

An RRF Op-Ed was published in Crain’s Chicago Business: “For older people, a financial booster shot.” Learn more here.

We are excited to share RRF’s newest online resource, our interactive Knowledge Center. Learn more about this new feature!

RRF Foundation for Aging is proud to provide challenge grants to select aging service organizations in conjunction with Giving Tuesday 2020. Learn about their amazing work.

RRF welcomes Serena Worthington to its team! Serena has significant experience in aging services and advocacy at both the local and national level.

In June, Mary O’Donnell became the third president of RRF Foundation for Aging in its forty-year history. While the current pandemic prevents her from getting out and meeting with grantees and partners face-to- face, we invite you to get to know a little about Mary and RRF’s new direction through this short video.

RRF Foundation for Aging remembers Nathaniel McParland, M.D., RRF’s Chairman Emeritus and long-time Board member.

Introducing RRF’s first web-version of Grant Highlights.

A message on racial injustice in the U.S. and RRF’s organizational values.

RRF is proud to be a Founding Partner of the Chicago Community COVID-19 Response Fund. This Fund is fueled by collaboration, uniting contributions from foundations, corporations, and individuals across metropolitan Chicago.

As her tenure as CEO of RRF Foundation for Aging draws to a close, Irene Frye shares her deep sense of appreciation for the opportunity to lead RRF during the last 11 years.

RRF Foundation for Aging fondly remembers the contributions made by Trustees Emeriti John F. Santos and Sr. Stella Louise Slomka, both of whom recently passed away. Each of them played a pivotal role in shaping the direction of RRF.

Acknowledging the extraordinary challenges of the present moment, RRF recognizes the need for rapid relief funding for nonprofits addressing the essential needs of older people and enhanced flexibility for our grantees.

As we all work together to understand the fast-moving nature of the COVID-19 outbreak, RRF Foundation for Aging is here. We are committed to supporting our grantee partners—and the older people they serve—during this challenging time. Read more about the flexibility available to RRF grantees.

In addition to our new name and grantmaking priority areas, the Trustees announce President Irene Frye’s decision to retire at the end of May, with Mary O’Donnell, Vice President, succeeding her.