RRF Op-Ed Featured in Crain’s Chicago Business
An RRF Op-Ed was published in Crain’s Chicago Business: “For older people, a financial booster shot.” Learn more here.
Staying in the Know
Announcing RRF’s Knowledge Center
We are excited to share RRF’s newest online resource, our interactive Knowledge Center. Learn more about this new feature!
Celebrating Giving Tuesday 2020
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 New Program Officer, Serena Worthington
RRF welcomes Serena Worthington to its team! Serena has significant experience in aging services and advocacy at both the local and national level.
(Re)Introducing Mary O’Donnell, RRF Foundation for Aging’s New President
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.
Celebrating a Life Well-Lived
RRF Foundation for Aging remembers Nathaniel McParland, M.D., RRF’s Chairman Emeritus and long-time Board member.
In Solidarity
A message on racial injustice in the U.S. and RRF’s organizational values.
From Our Partners: Chicago Community COVID-19 Response Fund
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.
A farewell message from RRF’s outgoing President, Irene Frye.
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.
Celebrating the Lives of RRF Trustees Emeriti
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.
Honoring, Supporting Our Partners on the Front Lines of the COVID-19 Response
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.
A Note to RRF 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.
It’s a Year of Big Changes at RRF
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.
New Tool Measures the Income Older Persons Need to Live Independently
The Gerontology Institute at the University of Massachusetts Boston recently announced the release of the 2019 Elder Index. This free tool allows users to find the true cost of living for older people in any U.S. county or state.
Thinking about Applying for a Grant? Receive Feedback via a Letter of Inquiry
RRF Foundation for Aging acknowledges the time and effort needed to submit a Responsive Grant proposal and invites interested applicants to submit an optional Letter of Inquiry (LOI). Read more to learn what to include and the deadlines for submitting your LOI.
It’s an Exciting Time to Be Part of This Foundation.
We have a new name—RRF Foundation for Aging—one that pays tribute to our history and signals a bold new direction for our future.
Preview RRF’s New Priority Areas
The Retirement Research Foundation (RRF) recently approved a strategic plan that reaffirms its strong commitment to improve the quality of life for older people. A centerpiece of our plan is the establishment of four priority areas in aging. Beginning in 2020, these four areas will be given higher priority within the Foundation’s grantmaking program.
RRF Salutes Marilyn Hennessy for Her Years of Service and Welcomes John Bouman to the Board of Trustees
Marilyn Hennessy who led RRF for 30 years and served as a Trustee for the past ten years has stepped down. John Bouman has been elected to serve on the Board of Trustees.
Grant Highlights
Learn about how recent RRF grants have helped to improve the lives of older adults by reading the latest version of our Grant Highlights Newsletter.
Amy Eisenstein Joins RRF Foundation for Aging as Program Officer
RRF welcomes Amy Eisenstein to our dedicated team of professionals working to advance the quality of life for older people.
New Strategic Plan Starting in 2020: Stay Tuned!
The Board of Trustees recently approved a three-year strategic plan for The Retirement Research Foundation (RRF). As part of the plan, the Foundation established Strategic Priority Areas (SPAs), specific topics in aging that will be given higher priority within the Foundation’s grantmaking program. Click here to read more about the
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RRF Op-Ed Featured in Crain’s Chicago Business
An RRF Op-Ed was published in Crain’s Chicago Business: “For older people, a financial booster shot.” Learn more here.
Announcing RRF’s Knowledge Center
We are excited to share RRF’s newest online resource, our interactive Knowledge Center. Learn more about this new feature!
Celebrating Giving Tuesday 2020
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.
Grant Highlights
RRF has funded multiple grants focused on improving the quality of life for older people. Read about some of our past grantee successes.
Proud to support these efforts to bring key Medicare changes into law!
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Read MoreICYMI: Our December 2020 newsletter notes recent grants awarded, introduces our new online Knowledge Center and highlights the work of several grantees. Take a look! Don't miss our next newsletter, subscribe: https://t.co/b48zsUbkjW https://t.co/oNaErsAPLb
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We are proud to support this critical work to help keep #olderadults in their homes. @umsl
Read MoreAs we head into the new year @marybodonnell suggests ways we can improve the precarious financial health of #olderadults impacted by #COVID19. Read her @CrainsChicago op-ed https://t.co/sAPyF99uOd
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ICYMI: @CrainsChicago published an opinion piece by @RRFAging President @marybodonnell on delivering a financial “booster shot” for #olderadults, many of whom are significantly affected by the #COVID19 pandemic https://t.co/NgRBHXfX34
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