Building a National Movementto Empower Older Adults

National Neighbors SilverSarah Meek, Program ManagerApril 18, 2012

National Neighbors Silver

National Neighbors Silver is a multi-

year

campaign to empower, organize and

support

economically vulnerable older adults.

Combining

advocacy, organizing and direct service,

the

campaign promotes access to responsible

banking

services and adequate housing for older

adults.

Working with the banking industry, aging

network

and housing experts, National

Neighbors Silver

offers a platform for policy and program

solutions to

build economic security and preserve

wealth for

aging America.

National Neighbors Silver

• National Community Reinvestment Coalition –bridging networks and building on expertise

• A multi-pronged approach – organizing, advocacy and direct service

• Building a grassroots movement – successes, challenges and lessons

NCRC: National Neighbors Silver

National Neighbors Silver

Add Slide Header HereThe older population expected to grow from 35 million in 2000 to 72 million in 2030 and represent nearly 20% of the total U.S. population.

National Neighbors Silver

National Neighbors Silver

Organizing: Establishment of up to 15 local campaigns, including one full-time organizer and 5 community Ambassadors. Collectively, these community leaders will reach thousands of older adults.

Advocacy: Development of a national platform – including a federal policy agenda and an “age-friendly banking” standard.

Direct Service: Direct services to older adults offered via the Housing Counseling Network and trainings for service providers, housing counselors, advocates and the broader NCRC network.

National Neighbor Silver

NCRC: Building Our Movement

National Neighbors Silver

National Neighbors Silver

National Neighbors Silver

• Recent merger of St. Peter’s Housing and Just Cause Oakland

• Helping members help themselves – activists are developed through direct service

ACTIVITIES –• Foreclosure prevention group• Tenant clinics• Auction actions to disrupt the sale of foreclosed homes• Large-scale action at Wells Fargo shareholder meeting

PARTNER: Causa Justa :: Just Cause

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• Blended approach combining community organizing and housing counseling

• Community change from the ground up – Concerned Citizens

ACTIVITIES –• “Arm in the community” working with Dept. of Aging• Visit from President Obama and CFPB Director Corday• Community action to address vacant properties

PARTNER: ESOP

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• Faith-based community organizing affiliate of Gamaliel Network• Incorporating older adults into the fabric of their organization

ACTIVITIES –• Equity Summit panel on senior and economic security• Covenanted Kokua Council as member unit of FACE• Racially and ethnically diverse Ambassadors

PARTNER: Faith Action for Community Equity

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• Founded in 1995, uniting Jews in Minnesota in the pursuit of social and economic justice

• Building organization capacity ACTIVITIES –• Testimony before Federal Reserve Board opposing the acquisition of ING by Capital One• Community education and advocacy with city

officials for the creation of a drop-in senior center in Minneapolis’ Northside neighborhood

• Advocacy on expanding the Earned Income Tax Credit to older adults

PARTNER: Jewish Community Action

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• Direct service provider and HUD- certified housing counseling agency• Asking older adults about their financial concerns

ACTIVITIES –• Working with local Area Agencies on Aging• Ongoing financial literacy at the Center for Active Seniors• Working with banks to provide low-interest home

rehab

PARTNER: United Neighbors

THANK YOU!

To follow up with the speaker:Sarah MeekProgram Manager, National Neighbors Silversmeek@ncrc.org(202) 464-2734

Presentations will be available at www.ncrc.org/conference by April 30, 2012