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  Rebekah Alexander-Fishburne, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
August 14, 2023 at 4:01 PM

Make a plan for your and your family’s future

Caring Across Generations It’s Make-A-Will Month. Dear John, Overwhelmed is an understatement for how I’ve been feeling lately. Being prepared as a family caregiver feels impossible – you have to be ready for anything. But one small thing that I’ve found that helps is having a …
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  Nicole Jorwic, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
August 8, 2023 at 5:43 PM

Take action: Protect disabled families in natural disasters

Caring Across Generations More accessible disaster response plans now! Dear John, Summertime on the East Coast means storms and heat – but I’ve never seen weather like this before. Climate change is causing more extreme weather than ever – and it’s exacerbating the care crisis.…
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  Sahar Roodehchi, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
August 4, 2023 at 2:36 PM

How do you talk about care?

Caring Across Generations Download guides to help make hard conversations easier. Dear John, I’m Sahar and I’m on the Digital Team here at Caring Across Generations. My team makes sure you’re receiving content that can actually help you in your day-to-day life. When it comes to…
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  Tory Cross, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
July 31, 2023 at 2:00 PM

How you can help build a care movement

Caring Across Generations Reflections on the last day of Disability Pride month. Dear John, Today is the last day of Disability Pride month, and I’m feeling a lot of pride for what we’ve been able to accomplish in the last few months. But even with all our momentum, we’re also …
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  Tory Cross, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
July 26, 2023 at 4:04 PM

Share: It’s Disability Pride Month!

Caring Across Generations How I found pride in myself and my community. Dear John, I was 7 years old when I was diagnosed with a genetic condition that would require costly medical care for the rest of my life and made me disabled. I grew up with disabilities, not seeing other …
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  Nicole Jorwic, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
July 19, 2023 at 6:31 PM

Take action on the child care crisis

Caring Across Generations Congress can do more for our children. Dear John, You hear it all the time: Children are our future. But with high costs and limited providers, too many families in the U.S. lack the child care they need. The truth is, our child care system is failing …
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  Nicole Jorwic, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
July 14, 2023 at 1:45 PM

What we mean when we talk about the care crisis

Caring Across Generations Here’s what you should know. Dear John, We’re in a care crisis right now. We know the word crisis gets thrown around a lot, but in the case of care, we are truly at a make or break moment. Families across the country can’t afford child care or in-home …
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  Sadé Dozan, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
July 3, 2023 at 2:58 PM

I know you can relate

Caring Across Generations Be right back! Dear John, Hi. I’m Sadé. I’m a 24/7 sandwich caregiver for my parents and my incredible kid, Ark. I also work here at Caring Across and secure funding for all our work to make sure caregivers in the U.S. can thrive (not just survive). An…
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  Nicole Jorwic, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
June 30, 2023 at 7:52 PM

SCOTUS just legalized discrimination

Caring Across Generations Here’s what that means. Dear John, Today, the Supreme Court of the United States legalized discrimination. On the last day of Pride, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of a business owner refusing service to queer couples – effectively allowing discrimin…
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  Nicole Jorwic, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
June 29, 2023 at 3:40 PM

One year after Roe was overturned

Caring Across Generations Take action to protect reproductive rights Dear John, It’s been one year since the Supreme Court ruled against abortion care, overturning nearly 50 years of precedent set by Roe v. Wade. For years, many of us heard there was no chance that Roe could fa…
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  Sadé Dozan, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
June 19, 2023 at 3:07 PM

Too many Black moms are dying in childbirth

Caring Across Generations Take action to support Black Maternal Health Dear John, When I was 28, I almost died. I was nearly full term in a healthy pregnancy when I unexpectedly required an emergency cesarean section without full anesthesia. High blood pressure put me at great…
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  Vanessa Butterworth, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
June 14, 2023 at 4:28 PM

TAKE ACTION: Support LGBTQ+ families

Caring Across Generations Chosen family is family. Dear John, I’m Vanessa, the Digital Director for Caring Across Generations. I wanted to share my personal experience with paid leave as a queer person that I think you’ll relate to. Here goes… At a certain point in my life, I h…
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  Natalie Portman for Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
June 12, 2023 at 2:25 PM

Re: It’s not fair

Caring Across Generations Women caregivers have fewer career opportunities than men. Dear John, I wanted to send a quick follow-up to my email last week. If you able to give to Caring Across Generations right now, your donation will be used to push for paid leave and affordable…
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  Natalie Portman for Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
June 10, 2023 at 4:34 PM

It’s not fair

Caring Across Generations Women caregivers have fewer career opportunities than men. Dear John, This is Natalie Portman on behalf of Caring Across Generations. When I was growing up, I thought my mom’s generation had fought and won the same rights as men in this country. But, o…
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  Nicole Jorwic, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
June 6, 2023 at 2:39 PM

Protect trans families

Caring Across Generations Honoring Pride month & sharing resources to help       Dear John, It’s Pride month, but I’m feeling scared for our trans siblings across the country. Pride is a joyful celebration of the LGBTQ+ community and a strong display of the power of the quee…
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  Nicole Jorwic, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
June 2, 2023 at 2:57 AM

We saved Medicaid. Here’s what comes next.

Caring Across Generations Help power the fight to expand care.       Dear John, It’s been an exhausting few weeks with hundreds of phone calls, dozens of meetings, rallies, and media interviews. But we FINALLY have some good news. A budget deal just passed Congress that leaves o…
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  Nicole Jorwic, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
May 23, 2023 at 3:51 PM

Our Save Medicaid Online Rally is happening tomorrow!

Caring Across Generations Don’t miss out.       John– I wanted to make sure you didn’t miss our invitation to the Save Medicaid Online Rally happening tomorrow, May 24th at 4:30pm ET.  We’re bringing together care activists from around the country to break down what’s happening …
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  Nicole Jorwic, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
May 19, 2023 at 1:30 PM

RSVP: #SaveMedicaid Online Rally May 24 featuring Senator Casey!

Caring Across Generations Fight back! 21 million people might lose their health care.       Dear John, The fight over Medicaid is coming to a head. Now’s the time to show our strength. If the Senate passes McCarthy’s budget bill, we’ll see major cuts to Medicaid and 21 million p…
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  Nicole Jorwic, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
May 15, 2023 at 3:13 PM

Take Action: Protect Medicaid for families

Caring Across Generations We’re taking this fight to Congress.       Dear John, Today is the International Day of Families! Here at Caring Across, we’re diligently fighting today and every day to make sure all families get access to the care programs they need to live a good lif…
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  Sadé Dozan, Caring Across Generations · [email protected]
May 12, 2023 at 2:53 PM

Families and mamas deserve better care

Caring Across Generations Send love and support for Mother’s Day.       Dear John, Care comes in many different forms – and so do our families. With Mother’s Day around the corner, it may bring feelings of joy and warmth for some, while for others, what comes up may be very pain…
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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…
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  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 …
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  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…
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  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…
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  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…
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  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…
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  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…
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  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…
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  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…
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  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…
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  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 …
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  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…
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  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…
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  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…
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  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…
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  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…
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  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…
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  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…
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  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…
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  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…
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  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…
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  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…
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  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…
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  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…
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  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…
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  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…
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  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…
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  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…
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  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 …
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  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…
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