Al Wynalda, Habitat for Humanity Volunteer
After retiring in 2006, Al Wynalda found a volunteer role that takes full advantage of his 44-year...
Inspiring innovation, building capacity, raising awareness—that’s Encore!
A demographic revolution is transforming Kent County into a much older community. While some may view this as a problem, many see exciting possibilities.
What if thousands of people approaching traditional retirement age decided to take an encore—to put their experience and talents to work for the common good? What if they felt called to help end homelessness, improve our schools, protect the environment or shape local government?
These experienced adults are an enormous—and growing—untapped resource for community good. But we need to more effectively engage them—to create compelling opportunities for significant service and connect them with organizations that inspire them. And we need to energize them to go to work now.
Encore is leading the call to do just that.
inspiring innovation
in creating opportunities for significant servce |
building capacity
in organizations to effectively engage experienced adults |
raising awareness
of the unprecented resource for community change experienced adults offer |
