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Alliance members are encouraged to look within the Alliance network for help planning, implementing, and/or funding civic engagement and aging-related projects.

The civic engagement website provides a variety of resources, including information about future funding opportunities for members. Visit the website or contact Linda Nguyen, director of civic engagement, at 202-429-0400, ext. 25.

Likewise, the New Age of Aging website offers information related to engaging older adults in volunteerism, as well as resources around providing programs and services to this cohort. Go to the website or contact Jonette N. Arms, project director, at 414-359-6523.

Specific questions about the recruitment, training, and advocacy projects for adults over the age of 50 at Alliance member Metropolitan Family Service, Portland, Ore. (see main article), may be directed to Stefana Sardo, liaison for community engagement, at 503-232-0007. Or, learn more about MFS on the agency's website.

Jenni Frumer, associate executive director at Alliance member Alpert Jewish Family & Children’s Service, West Palm Beach, Fla., can answer questions about the Ambassadors Project (see main article). Contact her at 561-684-1991. Go to AJFCS' website to learn more about the organization.