An Encore Vision for Cleveland
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An Encore Vision for Cleveland
Encore BackgroundFuture Focused: Solve community problems by tapping into
the talents of experienced Clevelanders.
Generational Interdependence: Re-frame the conversation between older
and younger adults.
Plan for ImplementationSTEP 1: Raise community awareness
STEP 2: Build on existing programs and partners
STEP 3: Pilot the concept of Encore fellows
STEP 4: Identify new and different partners
STEP 5: Bring national models to Cleveland
STEP 6: Build a consortium of organizations utilizing Encore talent
Community PartnersBusiness Volunteers Unlimited:Program Expansion
Greater Cleveland Volunteers:AARP Experience Corps
Growing opportunities for mature volunteers including the engagement of 50 older adults as pro-bono consultants
Expanding from 13 to 19 schools
Planning dollars for an Encore fellowship program
Increase the number of Cleveland Metropolitan School District students served by EC by nearly 100 percent
Making Encore a RealityOPPORTUNITIES
Solving Community Problems
Building new partners Opportunities to impact youth Investing in low-income seniors Replicating national best practices
An Encore Vision for ClevelandRonald B. Richard: [email protected]