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  Tory Cross, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
May 3, 2023 at 5:07 PM

Fired up and ready to protect Medicaid

Caring Across Generations Take action to help protect care for millions of people.       Dear John, I’m feeling all kinds of fired up and ready to fight. Last week, House Republicans passed the Default on America Act, which would take Medicaid away from people who do not meet ar…
  Nicole Jorwic, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
May 1, 2023 at 12:00 PM

My family is feeling the care worker shortage right now

Caring Across Generations Care workers are key to solving our care crisis.       Dear John, My family is feeling the care worker shortage right now. A few weeks ago, I dropped everything and flew down to Florida when my 90 year-old grandpa had to be hospitalized. I was the one …
  Angela Mika Holton, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
April 28, 2023 at 7:08 PM

INVITATION: Join our Online Care Activist Team

Caring Across Generations You’re gonna want to be part of this!       Dear John, Are you a caregiver or care recipient who wants to take action for more affordable, accessible care programs in the US?  We’ve got you covered!  Join our new Facebook group, the Online Care Activist…
  Nicole Jorwic, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
April 20, 2023 at 1:57 PM

TAKE ACTION: Protect Medicaid

Caring Across Generations A new bill threatens care for millions of people.       Dear John, This week, we celebrated President Biden’s historic executive order to open care up to more families. Unfortunately, yesterday, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy just introduced a bill that w…
  Ai-jen Poo, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
April 18, 2023 at 1:13 PM

BREAKING: Biggest executive order on care in history

Caring Across Generations We've only just begun.       Dear John, This just in: President Biden just announced the largest set of actions on care in history.  Biden’s executive order will lift up tens of millions of caregivers and care recipients like you. This administration ha…
  Rebekah Alexander-Fishburne, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
April 14, 2023 at 2:42 PM

We can't afford to lose Medicaid services

Caring Across Generations We need your support, John.       Dear John, This is urgent. Millions of people could soon be losing much-needed care services as states begin to unwind their Medicaid coverage for people who became eligible during the pandemic. I’m disheartened and sca…
  Nicole Jorwic, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
April 12, 2023 at 3:30 PM

A note from my brother Christopher

Caring Across Generations It’s Autism Acceptance Month.       Dear John, April is Autism Acceptance Month. This month has always been important to me and my family because of my brother Christopher who has autism. I know you often hear from me in these emails, but today, I wante…
  Nicole Jorwic, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
April 7, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Show your support for care workers

Caring Across Generations It’s Care Worker Recognition Month.       Dear John, Care work is the work that makes all other work possible. I say that not just as a former direct care worker, but also someone who has family members who rely on direct care workers every day. Now, it…
  Nicole Jorwic, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
April 3, 2023 at 4:36 PM

Let's get #MedicaidMonday trending

Caring Across Generations Help us spread the word.       Dear John, Millions of people are at risk of losing access to healthcare if House Republicans succeed in making major cuts (up to $2 trillion!) to Medicaid. It leaves me asking – what can we all do to stop it?  Making sure…
  Sadé Dozan, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
March 27, 2023 at 8:48 PM

We’re building momentum

Caring Across Generations Help us keep the fight going.       Dear John, What. A. Month.  We’ve seen incredible progress and promising signs that we’re closer to winning better care programs in the U.S. From President Biden delivering three speeches on the importance of providin…
  Tory Cross, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
March 23, 2023 at 3:01 PM

The ACA saved my life. We can save it now.

Caring Across Generations Take action to protect federal care programs.       Dear John, Today is the 13th anniversary of President Obama signing the Affordable Care Act (ACA) – and I’m not exaggerating when I say this legislation saved my life. Let me explain. When I was 7, my …
  Big update from Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
March 21, 2023 at 6:27 PM

Meet the celebs on our Creative Care Council!

Caring Across Generations Here are 8 influential people working to make care more visible.           A gift to Caring Across Generations changes the landscape of care in the US. Your contribution will help uplift care stories in the mainstream media and push for mo…
  Tory Cross, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
March 16, 2023 at 5:07 PM

Take Action: Expand care for 1 million people

Caring Across Generations A historic bill for aging and disability care.   John– I wanted to make sure you didn’t miss my earlier message about new legislation that could open up access to home- and community-based services for 1 million people, and end waiting lists. These kinds of care servi…
  Tory Cross, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
March 13, 2023 at 5:57 PM

Take Action: Expand care for 1 million people

Caring Across Generations A historic bill for aging and disability care.       Dear John, Congress just introduced never-before-seen legislation to expand access to in-home and community aging and disability care and end waiting lists for that care. We’ve been pushing for a bill…
  Ai-jen Poo, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
March 1, 2023 at 6:00 PM

A strong start

Caring Across Generations What happened at our Day of Action and what’s next.       Dear John, Yesterday, President Biden recommitted to protecting care programs in the U.S. This was right after we delivered nearly 100,000 of your petition signatures to Congress at the #CareCant…
  Nicole Jorwic, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
February 28, 2023 at 5:12 PM

Take Action: Today’s the #CareCantWait day of action

Caring Across Generations Join the fight for paid leave, child care, and home and community care services.       Dear John, This is huge. We JUST delivered nearly 100,000 petitions to Capitol Hill to show our lawmakers how important it is to prioritize care. Our #CareCantWait on…
  Nicole Jorwic, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
February 21, 2023 at 5:20 PM

Tell Congress: Care Can’t Wait

Caring Across Generations Last chance to sign our petition       John– I’ll keep this short. We have one week to go before our Care Can’t Wait Day of Action on February 28. We’re delivering tens of thousands of petitions to Capitol Hill to make it clear: We’re done waiting on th…
  Nicole Jorwic, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
February 17, 2023 at 4:15 PM

My caregiving story

Caring Across Generations Today is National Caregivers Day.       Dear John, Today is National Caregivers Day. As a caregiver to my brother, part of the care team for my grandmother, and a former direct care worker, I can tell you from experience: Care work is the work that make…
  Nicole Jorwic, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
February 15, 2023 at 5:01 PM

How we can support Black caregivers

Caring Across Generations Honoring caregiving in Black History Month       Dear John, This Friday marks National Caregivers Day. And as we honor Black History Month this month, we cannot forget the deep connections between Black history and caregiving in this country. One of th…
  Nicole Jorwic, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
February 8, 2023 at 5:10 PM

BREAKING: Care is on Biden’s agenda

Caring Across Generations Next step: Congress must take action       “Let's give more breathing room to millions of family caregivers looking after their loved ones.” - President Biden, 2023 State of the Union Address Dear John, In President Biden’s annual State of the Union add…
  Nicole Jorwic, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
February 5, 2023 at 5:01 PM

Take action: Make 2023 the year of care

Caring Across Generations Care can’t wait, and neither can we.       Dear John, 30 years ago today, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) became the first national law to provide employees with unpaid time off to care for themselves and their families without risking losing th…
  Rebekah A. Alexander-Fishburne, Senior Individual Giving Manager · [email protected]
December 31, 2022 at 7:00 PM

Hours left to give in 2022

Caring Across Generations Time is almost up to make a gift           Dear John, Today is the last day to make your gift to Caring Across in 2022! Don’t miss the opportunity to support all our work to change the way this country sees care. We work with federal and state elect…
  Rebekah A. Alexander-Fishburne, Senior Individual Giving Manager · [email protected]
December 30, 2022 at 9:16 PM

2 days left to get your care on

Caring Across Generations There’s still time to donate to Caring Across           John, I’m going to keep this very short. We've got news. We have an anonymous challenger who will match our total raised if we meet our goal of $5,000. There’s still time to make a tax-deductib…
  Rebekah A. Alexander-Fishburne, Senior Individual Giving Manager · [email protected]
December 29, 2022 at 8:15 PM

Our Gift to You

Caring Across Generations Let’s care in style.           John, Christmas has passed, but that doesn’t mean the season of giving is over. When you give to Caring Across, we’ll give back to YOU! Make your contribution today to receive a gift from all of us here at Caring Acros…
  Rebekah A. Alexander-Fishburne, Senior Individual Giving Manager · [email protected]
December 28, 2022 at 9:30 PM

When black women’s care work is valued, all care work will be

Caring Across Generations Support Caring Across in 2022 before it’s too late!           Dear John, So much of Caring Across’ work is focused on making sure we’re uplifting the folx most affected by a lack of caregiving. This year, we’ve engaged with two black women celebriti…
  Nicole Jorwic, Chief of Advocacy and Campaigns · [email protected]
December 23, 2022 at 8:46 PM

Help us win transformational care systems in the states

Caring Across Generations Paving the way for comprehensive care in California and Georgia           Dear John, Over the past year, our work in California and Georgia has been going strong. This year in California, we assembled and launched the Care Policy Table – a coalit…
  Ai-jen Poo, Executive Director · [email protected]
December 20, 2022 at 9:01 PM

Ai-jen Poo: Support growing Communities of Care today!

Caring Across Generations Your support today builds needed momentum for tomorrow’s care!           Dear John, I couldn’t let the year end without thanking YOU! Your support this year has helped us reach new heights and ensure our work here at Caring Across marches forward. H…
  Ishita Srivastava, Chief of Narrative and Culture Change · [email protected]
December 15, 2022 at 8:31 PM

Our culture change work in 2022

Caring Across Generations How we’re promoting collective visions of care           Dear John, One of my absolute favorite things about Caring Across Generations is our emphasis on changing the way our culture sees care. Did you know that most caregivers don’t consider the…
  Rebekah A. Alexander-Fishburne, Senior Individual Giving Manager · [email protected]
December 8, 2022 at 9:01 PM

Tasha’s story

Caring Across Generations Help build more communities of care with us.           John, Three years ago, Tasha moved her 78-year old mother to her house in Houston so she could become her full-time caregiver. After a while, Tasha felt alone and desperate. The costs of caring …
  Rebekah A. Alexander-Fishburne, Senior Individual Giving Manager · [email protected]
December 6, 2022 at 11:33 PM

The state of care in the U.S.

Caring Across Generations How to amplify caregiver voices!           Dear John, This holiday season, we want to celebrate our amazing Care Fellows and the incredible work they do all across the country. Take Nicole. She joined our Care Fellowship to help make life easier for…
  Vanessa Butterworth, Senior Digital Director · [email protected]
December 1, 2022 at 7:45 PM

You are the Caring Majority

Caring Across Generations Support Caring Across today.           Dear John, Figuring out care for ourselves and our families is one of the hardest jobs out there. There are so many decisions to make but we're usually bound by very narrow monetary or support limits. Then, if…
  Rebekah A. Alexander-Fishburne, Senior Individual Giving Manager · [email protected]
November 29, 2022 at 8:31 PM

Help build Communities of Care across the U.S.

Caring Across Generations Why your donation is so important           Dear John, 2022 was hard and full of changes — but we remained steadfast in our mission to ensure family caregivers, older adults, disabled people, children, and care workers weren’t left behind. Help u…
  Rebekah A. Alexander-Fishburne, Senior Individual Giving Manager · [email protected]
November 28, 2022 at 8:01 PM

Help build Communities of Care across the U.S.

Caring Across Generations Why your donation is so important           Dear John, It’s that time of the year again! Giving Tuesday is TOMORROW so I’m going to get straight to the point. Will you renew your support of Caring Across Generations and everything we do for caregiv…
  Nicole Jorwic, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
November 17, 2022 at 6:37 PM

Midterm election results

Caring Across Generations What this means for care.           John, The midterm elections results have been called. Republicans will control the House and Democrats will keep control of the Senate, with the Georgia run-off determining how big their majority will be. Now it’s…
  Ai-jen Poo, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
November 9, 2022 at 7:28 PM

Midterm analysis so far

Caring Across Generations This is democracy in action.           John, I am a proud care voter – and yesterday I saw democracy in action. Tens of millions of voters like you and me turned out in droves for the midterms to protect our democracy, our right to safe and legal ab…
  Nicole Jorwic, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
November 1, 2022 at 9:22 PM

6 days to the midterms. Join us.

Caring Across Generations Caregivers and care recipients, be heard!           John, On November 8th, millions of people across the country will head to the polls to decide what Congress will look like for the next two years. There’s so much on the line for caregivers and peo…
  Vanessa Butterworth, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
October 17, 2022 at 6:20 PM

Everything you need to vote this November

Caring Across Generations Vote for care.           John, The midterms are fast approaching so I’m going to keep this short. There’s only 3 weeks left until November 8th. Have you checked your voter registration status? Need an absentee or mail-in ballot? Want to set up elect…
  Nicole Jorwic, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
October 10, 2022 at 4:20 PM

How care will show up at the polls

Caring Across Generations November 8 is fast approaching!           John, I wanted you to be one of the first to see our brand new Care At The Polls guide we put together for the midterms. Our guide includes everything you need to know about how care will show up at the poll…
  Brandee Evans from P-Valley for Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
September 21, 2022 at 3:07 PM

Equal Pay for Black Women caregivers now!

Caring Across Generations It's so simple: Pay Black women what they deserve.       John, Did you know Black women typically make just 58 cents to every dollar paid to white men? Or – did you know Black mothers make 50 cents to every dollar white fathers make? How about this one…
  Vanessa Butterworth, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
September 4, 2022 at 2:04 PM

RESOURCES: Tips for finding the care you need

Caring Across Generations Need help accessing care for an older adult, disabled person, or yourself? Here's how to get started.               A gift to Caring Across Generations changes the landscape of care in the US. Your contribution will help uplift ca…
  Vanessa Butterworth, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
August 26, 2022 at 1:01 PM

SURVEY: Care and inflation

Caring Across Generations Fill out our survey and let’s get care stories in the media!           John, Are the costs for caring for your parents, kids, or loved ones rising with inflation? Ever wondered why it’s not in the news? It seems like every time I turn on the TV or go…
  Aisha Adkins, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
August 22, 2022 at 1:07 PM

Community is everything

Caring Across Generations Meet our 2022 Care Fellows!           John, When it comes to giving and receiving care, we’re in this together. It takes all of us – as one big community across the country – to make quality care more affordable for our loved ones and communities. Ca…
  Nicole Jorwic, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
August 10, 2022 at 3:43 PM

Congress didn’t invest in care. What’s next?

Caring Across Generations We can’t forget about the cost of care – so don’t let Congress forget either!           John, We have some hard news. The big Reconciliation bill we’ve been fighting for all year is about to pass without any funding for paid leave, child care, or hom…
  Vanessa Butterworth, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
August 9, 2022 at 3:01 PM

Here’s what your generosity will do!

Caring Across Generations Thank you for supporting care!           John, WOW! Thank you for making our “Caregivers are Changemakers” fundraising campaign a resounding success. I may be new to Caring Across, but I’m already so blown away by your commitment to supporting our Ca…
  Lydia Storie, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
August 8, 2022 at 3:00 PM

Help get more care stories in film and TV now

Caring Across Generations We sat down with the cast of NBC’s This Is Us and talked about care.           John, We believe stories have the power to transform the way that care is valued in our culture – and we’re so proud of this latest project (like we’re proud of the Care F…
  Ai-jen Poo, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
August 7, 2022 at 3:01 PM

No longer a luxury

Caring Across Generations Contribute today to help us reshape the caregiving system so it works for all of us.           John, When care is seen as a personal responsibility, it can feel lonely and isolating. And when we get frustrated, we can sometimes consider it a personal…
  Aisha Adkins, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
August 6, 2022 at 3:00 PM

John, 3 days left to donate!

Caring Across Generations Support our Care Fellowship by making a donation today.           Dear John, I started my caregiving journey in 2013, when my mother was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia. I left my job to take care of her, and immediately was thrown into naviga…
  Nicole Jorwic, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
August 4, 2022 at 5:47 PM

California, Michigan, Georgia, and Illinois

Caring Across Generations Support our work to make innovative change in the states.           Dear John, When thinking about creating better legislation for families who give and receive care, it’s tempting to focus entirely on what’s happening in Washington, DC. But often th…
  Vanessa Butterworth, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
August 3, 2022 at 6:01 PM

On your sleeve

Caring Across Generations Contribute $10 or more and receive a free Caring Across card sleeve.           John, When I really like something, I wear my support for it on my sleeve. Not literally, of course, but I make sure the people in my life know where I stand. Now, thanks …
  Aisha Adkins, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
August 2, 2022 at 5:15 PM

Why the Care Fellowship Matters

Caring Across Generations Support our Care Fellowship by making a donation today.           Dear John, When I started my caregiving journey in 2013, I had to navigate impossible systems all on my own. I didn’t know where to turn for support or what I could do to change the fr…