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NCOA secures $4.35 million grant from Walmart Foundation
A new grant will help us connect 1.15 million eligible older adults to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program via in-person and online efforts.
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July 28, 2020

House pushing FY21 bills to meet July deadline
Modest increases to some Older Americans Act programs, including senior employment assistance and the State Health Insurance Assistance Program, are in FY21 appropriations bills, but the Senate isn’t likely to act soon. You can still make your voice heard.
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Senate GOP COVID-19 relief proposal fails older Americans
NCOA is deeply disappointed by the Senate Republicans’ most recent attempt to address the grave and ever-growing COVID-19 pandemic affecting our country because it fails to support and protect older Americans. We released a statement explaining what's missing from the proposal and how Congress can address the needs of seniors.
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Grants given to bolster local groups serving older adults during the pandemic
NCOA established the COVID-19 Community Response Fund in April and immediately began raising funds for the hardest-hit community-based organizations that are directly serving older adults. See the first round of awarwdees, and what they're doing with the new funding.
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Donate to the COVID-19 Community Response Fund
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Coming up...

2020 Annual Falls Prevention Data Management Webinar: The webinar will review how to navigate the National Falls Prevention Database in Salesforce, enter data, and track your workshop activity. July 29 @ 1 p.m. ET
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2020 Annual Chronic Disease Self-Management Education Data Management Webinar: The webinar will review how to navigate the National CDSME Database in Salesforce, enter data, and track your workshop activity. July 30 @ 1 p.m. ET
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Remaining connected as the pandemic continues: After nearly 7 months of change caused by COVID-19, many older adults are struggling to adjust to a new normal. Here are some tips for staying safe and healthy—physically, mentally, and financially.
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