“The one thing that will happen to every person born in this world is that they will age. Aging well should not be based on luck or any factor outside our control.” 
- Ramsey Alwin, President and CEO, NCOA

John,

For 72 years, we have been a national leader on aging issues, working to improve the health and financial security of older adults. Especially since the pandemic, our mission of making aging well possible for all is more important than ever.

So it is with tremendous gratitude that we accepted a gift of $8 million from author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. 

This is the largest independent unrestricted gift we have ever received. It will support our ongoing work to address inequities that make it more difficult for women, people of color, LGBTQ+, low-income, and rural Americans to age with dignity.

We are grateful that our track record of success brings needed visibility and support to the critical issues facing older adults today. This gift will be a game-changer for accelerating our proven strategies that make a difference.

Our fight for equitable aging is one day a time, one step at a time, but most importantly, done together.