Your donation will give a senior life-long technical support from a friendly and knowledgeable Per Scholas Employee.

Your gift of $30 provides one hour of time in the lab for an AFAR researcher conducting ground-breaking research on aging and age-related diseases, including cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer's disease, and osteoporosis. AFAR grants scientists -- after they have passed a rigorous review process -- $60,000 to study a broad range of topics, including the causes of cellular senescence, the role of estrogen in the...

Your gift of $120 provides one half day in the lab for an AFAR researcher conducting ground-breaking research on aging and age-related diseases, including cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer's disease, and osteoporosis. AFAR grants scientists -- after they have passed a rigorous review process -- $60,000 to study a broad range of topics, including the causes of cellular senescence, the role of estrogen in the development...

Your gift of $240 provides one day in the lab for an AFAR researcher conducting ground-breaking research on aging and age-related diseases, including cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer's disease, and osteoporosis. AFAR grants scientists -- after they have passed a rigorous review process -- $60,000 to study a broad range of topics, including the causes of cellular senescence, the role of estrogen in the development of...

Your gift of $480 provides two days of work in the lab for an AFAR researcher conducting ground-breaking research on aging and age-related diseases, including cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer's disease, and osteoporosis. AFAR grants scientists -- after they have passed a rigorous review process -- $60,000 to study a broad range of topics, including the causes of cellular senescence, the role of estrogen in the...

Your gift of $960 provides days in the lab for an AFAR researcher conducting ground-breaking research on aging and age-related diseases, including cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer's disease, and osteoporosis. AFAR grants scientists -- after they have passed a rigorous review process -- $60,000 to study a broad range of topics, including the causes of cellular senescence, the role of estrogen in the development of osteoporosis,...

Your gift of $1,200 provides one week in the lab for an AFAR researcher conducting ground-breaking research on aging and age-related diseases, including cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer's disease, and osteoporosis. AFAR grants scientists -- after they have passed a rigorous review process -- $60,000 to study a broad range of topics, including the causes of cellular senescence, the role of estrogen in the development of...

Your gift of $720 provides three days in the lab for an AFAR researcher conducting ground-breaking research on aging and age-related diseases, including cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer's disease, and osteoporosis. AFAR grants scientists -- after they have passed a rigorous review process -- $60,000 to study a broad range of topics, including the causes of cellular senescence, the role of estrogen in the development of...

Student members’ interest range from gerontology, healthcare, financial planning, technology, public policy—and more. ASA programs provide students with opportunities to network with professionals, present at the national conference and qualify for annual undergraduate and graduate student awards.

The annual conference is the most comprehensive educational and networking event in the field of aging, providing professionals and volunteers with skills and training to better serve older adults. Attendees choose from more than 1000 sessions in 50 subject tracks featuring the nation’s leading thinkers and key influencers in long-term care, health promotion, mental health, technology and business. Your gift will fund one professional to...

Attendees choose from more than 50 full-day or half-day sessions in a dozen subject tracks ranging from healthcare, diversity, leadership, caregiving and more. These highly practical and focused training provide skills that front line professional can use in any work setting serving elders. Your gift will provide intensive training to one healthcare practitioner.

Ideal for those who cannot travel to conferences or events, the web-based distance program offer both live interactive or on-demand options. Timely hot topics range from emergency preparedness to Medicare coverage and offer professionals access to continuing education requirements 24 hours a day. Your gift will provide our online distance program to one professional.

Your gift will provide one annual subscription to a quarterly journal. Each issue is devoted to a particular topic in aging and features nationally recognized authors and guest editors so professionals can stay on top of the latest research and promising practices.

Your gift will provide one annual subscription to a national newspaper. No other bi-monthly publication provides comprehensive in-depth coverage of aging issues. A special In Focus section provides advances in practice, policy and research for professionals serving older adults and their communities.

This gift will provide support to help one homeless person build the skills needed to find living wage work. Assistance will be given as needed by the individual, and may include tuition for community college courses, enrollment in special training, study materials, transportation, or work materials or clothing. It may also include health or mental health services needed to help a disabled individual participate in...

This gift will provide backpacks, books, folders and pencils, calculators, and other supplies that all kids need to complete homework, keep up with their peers, and feel 'normal' and supported in the classroom and at home. Assistance provided to kids with this gift include the supplies and materials described here, as well as additional learning support that may be needed to address the kids' learning...

This gift will provide transportation assistance to homeless seniors so they can get around in the community and meet daily health and household needs, connect with family and friends, and maintain a high quality of life. Assistance provided may include discount senior bus passes, train, commuter rail or BART fare, or taxi vouchers. This gift will help very low income seniors maintain a high level...

This gift will provide move-in assistance to help a homeless family or individual who has located affordable housing and is ready to move in, but does not have savings for move in costs. Move in assistance may include first or last month's rent, security deposit, mover expenses, furniture and household items, linens and bedding, games and toys for kids, or food and kitchen items to...

This gift will provide help with small items that make a big impact on health. Assistance provided may include paying for prescriptions or over-the-counter medications (cold/flu, asthma, nutrition supplements, pain relievers) that homeless and very poor people cannot afford. It may also include home exercise items (exercise tubs or fitness balls), air cleaners/purifiers, humidifiers, or other household items that help people maintain safe and healthy...

Your gift will offset some of the fuel costs that volunteer drivers for Faith in Action Caregiviers incur on behalf of the elderly, taking them to their appointments in the Austin area. Now in its 23nd year, Faith in Action Caregivers (FAIC) uses a team of almost 200 volunteers from 17 different faith communities to help older adults maintain their independence and improve their quality...