About Elders in Action

Elders in Action is powered by the experience of more than 150 volunteers and seven staff members, who work to solve problems, tackle important issues and help businesses and communities better serve the older customer. We believe the quality of life should never depend on age and welcome the talent and wisdom that older adults share to make communities in Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington Counties more livable for all.

Mission Statement: To assure a vibrant community through the active involvement of older adults.

Year Established: 1968 as a Portland/Multnomah County agency, 1997 as a private non-profit agency

Funding and support: Elders in Action relies on volunteer support and donations from individuals, corporations, as well as grants and fees for services. Elders in Action has contracts with Multnomah County and the City of Portland to help improve the quality of life of older adults in the community. Elders in Action has established an Endowment Fund to help ensure our future.

We appreciate major funding support in 2008-2009 from the following:

Fred Meyer
Jackson Foundation
Multnomah Bar Foundation
National Telecommunications and Information Administration, U.S. Dept. of Commerce
OCF Joseph E. Weston Public Foundation
Oregon Dept. of Justice
Portland General Electric
The Standard Charitable Foundation
SurveyMonkey.com
TriMet
Wells Fargo

Annual Budget: $517,900

Region served: Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington County Counties

How to contact our Staff

Vicki Hersen Executive Director (503) 595-7536 vicki @ eldersinaction . org	Leslie Foren Director of Operations (503) 595-7532 leslie @ eldersinaction . org
Brenda Morgan Development Director 503-595-7531 brenda @ eldersinaction . org	Mark Noonan Volunteer Engagement & Social Media Manager (503) 595-7533 mark @ eldersinaction . org
Tara Krugel Civic Involvement Coordinator 503 595-7530 tara @ eldersinaction . org	Lois Lloyd Program Specialist (503) 595-7539 lois @ eldersinaction . org
Kate Richardson Information & Data Coordinator (503) 595-7535 kate @ eldersinaction . org