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  Mayra =?iso-8859-1?q?L=F3pez-Zuniga=2C?= Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
February 9, 2021 at 7:34 PM

Support our Lobby Week for HCBS

Caring Across Generations Caring Across activists will be meeting (virtually) with lawmakers next week. Sign our petition to help show demand for HCBS!           John— Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) are a vital lifeline that allow so many of us to live independent l…
  Katie O'Connell, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
February 2, 2021 at 5:07 PM

This is the year we make our care system work for everyone

Caring Across Generations Critical Home and Community Based Services were left out of the relief plan. Send an urgent message to Congressional leadership! John, As we ramp up this campaign to provide Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) to everyone who needs them, it's important to get a stron…
  Vanessa, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
February 1, 2021 at 6:21 PM

RSVP: We want to talk federal strategy with you tomorrow!

Caring Across Generations RSVP now to be part of our exciting Federal Strategy Campaign meeting on February 2nd. John, I wanted to make sure you saw Alex's invite to our exciting Federal Campaign Strategy Meeting. The reason we really want you there is so that we can hear from you about our plans …
  Beth Shipp, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
January 29, 2021 at 6:49 PM

Take Action: Home care left out

Caring Across Generations Critical Home and Community Based Services were left out of the relief plan. Send an urgent message to Congressional leadership!           John— If the last ten months have taught us anything, it’s the importance that home and community based care pl…
  Alexandra, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
January 28, 2021 at 1:00 PM

Join us Feb 2nd as we fight to win nationally!

Caring Across Generations RSVP now to be part of our exciting Federal Strategy Campaign meeting on February 2nd.           Greetings John, My name is Alexandra and I share full-time care responsibilities for my beloved mother and support to my stepfather. I have also had the …
  Katie O'Connell, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
January 21, 2021 at 10:13 PM

Re: A welcome first step

Caring Across Generations Sign on to show your support for President Biden’s pandemic relief plan and to commit to helping as they work to get the bill passed. John, With President Biden and Vice President Harris taking their oaths of office yesterday, it's official — we have a new Caregiver-in-Ch…
  Ai-jen Poo, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
January 15, 2021 at 4:04 PM

A welcome first step

Caring Across Generations Sign on to show your support for President-elect Biden’s pandemic relief plan and to commit to helping as they work to get the bill passed.           John— Our caregiver-in-chief-to-be is already showing us what it looks like to care for our families…
  Sade Dozan, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
December 30, 2020 at 4:56 PM

Stronger than ever

Caring Across Generations At Caring Across Generations, we have been providing community spaces, hosting Town Halls, producing live Caregiver Corners, and organizing a successful program to help caregivers make plans to vote. All of this to help you (and us!) meet the critical caregiving needs tha…
  Chandra for Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
December 23, 2020 at 4:39 PM

How does a mother choose?

Caring Across Generations As caregivers, we are constantly forced to make impossible decisions. And without the work of Caring Across to build accessible, affordable, and safe caregiving options to lean on for support, I’ll be forced to make another difficult decision.         …
  Katie O'Connell, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
December 17, 2020 at 4:23 PM

We take care of each other

Caring Across Generations           Dear John, In early 2018, I started to realize that something was wrong. I began falling asleep while commuting on the subway, even while standing up and clinging to a pole so I didn’t fall and smash into anyone. I walked everywhere, but j…
  Josephine Kalipeni, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
December 16, 2020 at 8:38 PM

CALLS NEEDED to save long-term care funding!

Caring Across Generations Congress is negotiating on the next COVID-relief package, and funding for long term services and supports is on the line. Make a call now!           John— This is urgent. Congressional leaders, including Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Spe…
  Susannah Dyen, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
December 10, 2020 at 2:16 PM

No one should be forgotten

Caring Across Generations Let's make sure no one feels overlooked or forgotten this holiday season.           Dear John, I have always been the friendly neighbor type. When I moved into my apartment building three years ago I quickly met Nicholas—a sharp-witted 94 year old WW…
  Susannah Dyen, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
December 8, 2020 at 7:20 PM

Fwd: ☎️ Call Congress to support long-term care!

Caring Across Generations We need to flood Congress with calls now so they know we’re not letting them off the hook. Caregivers and care workers have always been essential — it’s time Congress recognize that. John, I wanted to pass along Josie's email to make sure you saw it. The COVID crisis has …
  Josephine Kalipeni, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
December 8, 2020 at 2:04 PM

☎️ Call Congress to support long-term care

Caring Across Generations We need to flood Congress with calls now so they know we’re not letting them off the hook. Caregivers and care workers have always been essential — it’s time Congress recognize that.           Dear John, Caregiving has always been essential work, and…
  Katie O'Connell, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
December 3, 2020 at 9:47 PM

LIVE NOW: Leading With Care Town Hall

Caring Across Generations Join us for a Leading with Care Town Hall on Facebook Live to show what things could be like with leaders who care about building a care infrastructure that supports all of us.           Dear John, Our Leading with Care Town Hall is starting now! Tun…
  Katie O'Connell, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
December 2, 2020 at 11:08 PM

🗓 Last chance to RSVP for our care town hall!

Caring Across Generations Tomorrow at 5 p.m. ET: a Leading with Care Town Hall on Facebook Live to show what things could be like with leaders who care about building a care infrastructure that supports all of us.           Dear John, What. A. Year. Eight months ago we held a…
  Beth Shipp, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
December 1, 2020 at 4:28 PM

We can transform care, together

Caring Across Generations This #GivingTuesday, consider a donation to Caring Across Generations.           Dear John, This difficult and strange year, we have all been asked to step up and make sacrifices to keep ourselves, our families, and our communities healthy. Birthdays…
  Katie O'Connell, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
November 30, 2020 at 11:57 PM

RSVP for Leading With Care: A #CareForAll Town Hall

Caring Across Generations This Thursday at 5 p.m. ET we’re holding a Leading with Care Town Hall on our Facebook Live to show what things could be like with leaders who care about building a care infrastructure that supports all of us.           Dear John, What. A. Year. Eigh…
  Sade Dozan, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
November 29, 2020 at 5:44 PM

My care story

Caring Across Generations In February of 2020, right before the pandemic, I came to work for Caring Across Generations, and realized that my story wasn't the only one. Even now, as I write to you I realize, my words probably sound familiar. My story, give or take a detail, may sound just like you …
  Antonia Madian, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
November 27, 2020 at 8:01 PM

This Season at Caring Across: Leading with Care

Caring Across Generations Check out the Caring Across newsletter to see what we've been up to lately.           Dear Friends and Allies, Three weeks ago, in the midst of a spiking pandemic, we went to even greater lengths than usual to vote early, mail in ballots, and overcom…
  Ai-jen Poo, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
November 25, 2020 at 4:51 PM

We see you, caregivers

Caring Across Generations It's never been more clear that caregivers are essential to our lives. It's time we show them the gratitude they deserve by investing in care.           Dear John, Thanksgiving this year is going to look different for many of us. Restrictions mean w…
  Katie O'Connell, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
November 20, 2020 at 10:02 PM

Speaking from experience

Caring Across Generations We know Joe Biden and Kamala Harris want to do the right thing for caregivers -- now we have to make sure he knows we’re behind them.           Dear John, When he talks about caregiving, Joe Biden talks from experience. And it’s not just the experien…
  Josephine Kalipeni, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
November 13, 2020 at 9:53 PM

Why we’re excited

Caring Across Generations Why are caregivers so excited? President-Elect Biden’s care plan is the real deal.           Dear John, The United States just elected the most pro-caregiving president in our history. That’s right: President-elect Joe Biden and Vice-President-elect …
  Katie O'Connell, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
November 10, 2020 at 5:49 PM

Fwd: What does affordable health care mean to you?

Caring Across Generations The Supreme Court just heard a case threatening to destroy the Affordable Care Act. We nee to hear your health care stories! John, The Supreme Court just heard a case challenging the Affordable Care Act. Even though the arguments are over, the fight to protect health care…
  Susannah Dyen, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
November 8, 2020 at 2:45 PM

What does affordable health care mean to you?

Caring Across Generations The future of the ACA is with the Supreme Court.           John, The last four months have been a marathon of activity as people across the Caring Majority have come together to fight for our families, our communities, and ourselves. While we put our…
  Beth Shipp, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
November 7, 2020 at 5:04 PM

Care is back on the agenda

Caring Across Generations Let's take a minute to celebrate care on the agenda, and then roll up our sleeves and do the work.           Dear John, Care is officially back on the agenda, and you put it there! The Caring Majority has worked for years to get elected officials to …
  Vanessa Faraj, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
November 2, 2020 at 1:47 AM

Last 2 chances to help caregivers vote!

Caring Across Generations Sign up for the last 2 phonebanks before Election Day!           Dear John, We only have two more days to help as many caregivers as possible vote. So far we've surpassed our goal of making 15,000 calls to caregivers across the country to make sure t…
  Vanessa Faraj, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
October 30, 2020 at 1:03 PM

4 days left - caregivers must be heard! 🗳

Caring Across Generations Vote! Vote! Vote!           John, It has been a long road. We’ve made 14,531 calls to caregivers across the country to make sure they have everything they need to vote. And we want to make sure you do too. So when you head to the polls by November 3,…
  Katie O'Connell, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
October 26, 2020 at 6:04 PM

Why wasn’t caregiver relief this urgent?

Caring Across Generations They’ll hold an all night session of the Senate to confirm Trump’s SCOTUS pick, but sit on their hands when it comes to caregiver relief.           John, It has been seven months since Congress passed the pandemic relief package. Negotiations continu…
  Josephine Kalipeni, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
October 25, 2020 at 6:46 PM

The Senate votes TOMORROW - tell them NO on dangerous SCOTUS pick

Caring Across Generations Confirming Judge Barrett to the Supreme Court is dangerous for caregiving families. We need to make sure the Senate knows that caregiving families can’t afford this confirmation. John, The Senate annouced they're voting to confirm Amy Coney Barrett tomorrow, despite her b…
  Josephine Kalipeni, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
October 22, 2020 at 9:46 PM

Caregiver relief should be their priority

Caring Across Generations Confirming Judge Barrett to the Supreme Court is dangerous for caregiving families. We need to make sure the Senate knows that caregiving families can’t afford this confirmation.           John, Earlier this morning, the Senate Judiciary Committee vo…
  Katie, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
October 16, 2020 at 2:31 PM

18 days & 4,000 caregivers left

Caring Across Generations We’re in the final stretch of election season, and we need to make sure caregivers are ready to vote. Will you volunteer with us?           John, We are getting down to the wire for this election, which could be the most impactful election for our c…
  Beth Shipp, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
October 7, 2020 at 11:18 PM

They should know how serious this is

Caring Across Generations Elected officials have access to immense resources for recovering from COVID, without worrying about job loss and income. We all deserve the same access to care. Send a message now to tell the Senate to pass real relief for family caregivers -->        …
  Beth Shipp, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
October 6, 2020 at 6:27 PM

Our families need the supports Senators take for granted

Caring Across Generations Our elected officials should model how to take COVID-19 seriously: quarantine, and keep others, including the care workers in their lives, safe. Then, they should prioritize passing a bill that lets the rest of us have the same level of care and recovery time.   …
  Mayra =?iso-8859-1?q?L=F3pez-Zu=F1iga=2C?= Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
September 29, 2020 at 11:02 PM

Our new Voter Guide will help you vote safely

Caring Across Generations Do you have a plan to vote? Check out our new Voter Guide to check your registration and make your plan.           John, This election will determine the future of care in this country for years to come, so it’s more important than ever that all fami…
  Beth, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
September 24, 2020 at 10:14 PM

RBG fought for caregivers -- and was one

Caring Across Generations Ruth Bader Ginsburg was an icon and a caregiver. To honor her, share how RBG touched your life. Let us know how her fights for justice impacted you.           John, Ruth Bader Ginsburg was an icon. A Supreme Court justice. An advocate for equality. A…
  Katie, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
September 16, 2020 at 4:27 PM

Why are you a #CareVoter?

Caring Across Generations Today is Grandparents Day, the national holiday that celebrates grandparents and all of the “grand” relationships that keep our families together.           John, I’ve always been a political junkie, so it’s no surprise that I’m excited for the 2020…
  Dr. Connie Kitchens, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
September 13, 2020 at 2:18 PM

I’m a #CareVoter on Grandparents Day

Caring Across Generations Today is Grandparents Day, the national holiday that celebrates grandparents and all of the “grand” relationships that keep our families together.           John, Hi, I’m Dr. Connie Kitchens and I’m a Care Fellow here at Caring Across Generations. I…
  Susannah at Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
September 12, 2020 at 12:04 AM

Are you a #CareVoter?

Caring Across Generations Are you a #CareVoter? Sign the #CareVoter Pledge to make a commitment to vote, and to help other family caregivers cast their ballots in November!           John, This Sunday is Grandparents Day! And with just over 50 days left until election day, th…
  Katie at Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
September 2, 2020 at 5:35 PM

Build a caring recovery

Caring Across Generations We need Congress to provide immediate relief for families hit hard by the pandemic and implement an equitable economic recovery plan. Building our care infrastructure will create good jobs now, and enable parents and family caregivers to go back to keep their jobs. We hav…
  Aisha Adkins, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
August 26, 2020 at 5:23 PM

FIXED LINK: Will you share your story?

Hi John —The version of this email you just received had a link to edit our survey, but not actually fill it out! Sorry about that. Here's the updated link, which you should be able to use to sign up to share your story with the National Alliance for Caregiving.Thanks for your support,-Aisha Blu…
  Aisha Adkins, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
August 26, 2020 at 3:03 PM

Will you share your story?

Blue State Digital Mailing TemplateThe National Alliance for Caregiving is offering $25 gift cards to people who share their caregiving stories. Will you sign up for an interview today?           John, I know I don’t have to tell you that caregiving is hard work. At some point in our lives…
  Vanessa Faraj, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
August 20, 2020 at 4:24 PM

2020 CARE Fellowship Update

Blue State Digital Mailing TemplateWe would like to extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who applied to this year's Care Fellowship program. It was an absolute honor to review and seriously consider the 100+ applications we receive           John, We would like to extend our sincere gra…
  Sade Dozan, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
August 11, 2020 at 4:10 PM

THURSDAY: Join our Congressional Briefing (virtually)

Blue State Digital Mailing TemplateOn Thursday, I'll be moderating a panel on Race, Racism and the Care Infrastructure. And we'd love for you to tune in to watch live!           John, How’s your vacation going? Oh, you’re not on vacation? Neither am I — my work and caregiving responsibilit…
  Charlotte Dodge, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
August 7, 2020 at 8:24 PM

YOU'RE INVITED: Congressional Briefing on Race, Racism and Care Infrastructure

Blue State Digital Mailing TemplateMark your calendars for a briefing with Caring Across and other partners!           John, COVID-19 has laid bare just how undervalued and underfunded child care, care for aging adults, and support for people with disabilities are, and that has disproportio…
  Josephine Kalipeni, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
August 6, 2020 at 9:05 PM

Still waiting

Hi John —I just wanted to make sure you saw Jeffery's email from last week.So many people are out of work, and we're still waiting for Congress to pass meaningful relief for caregiving families. Your elected officials need to hear from you. Will you sign our petition today?With care,Josie Kalipen…
  Josephine Kalipeni, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
August 4, 2020 at 4:50 PM

A quick call can make a real difference for Medicaid

Blue State Digital Mailing TemplateWill you call your Senators today to let them know that we need a COVID-19 relief package that supports caregiving families, especially with additional funding for HCBS?           John, This weekend, expanded unemployment benefits, eviction protection, and…
  Jeffery for Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
July 28, 2020 at 10:00 PM

Way too little, way too late

Blue State Digital Mailing TemplateFamily caregivers need real support from our elected officials. Join me and Caring Across Generations in demanding that the Senate pass real support for caregiving families, not handouts for businesse           John, This pandemic has been so hard, but I h…
  Una LaMarche for Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
July 22, 2020 at 8:37 PM

FIXED LINK: Who's In Your Sandwich? An Irreverent Quiz for Impossible Times

Hi John —Well, we had a little glitch with the link in yesterday's email. Oops! Is there a sandwich that features malfunctioning electronics?We rebuilt the Which Sandwich Are You? quiz on a new platform, and you can take it by clicking here.Thanks for your patience (both as a caregiver and a link…
  Una LaMarche for Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
July 21, 2020 at 5:17 PM

Who's In Your Sandwich? An Irreverent Quiz for Impossible Times

Blue State Digital Mailing TemplateWhich sandwich generation sandwich are you? I promise no matter your fillings, you're not alone in this.           John, Who was it that said “you have to laugh or else you’ll cry”? Was it Ghandi? Marie Antoinette? Either way, it’s especially relevant thes…