News and Media Archive

Elder Friendly® Business Certification Is On The Move! - 2-4-2011
2011 is bringing major enhancements to Elders in Action's Elder Friendly® Business Certification Program

Third Annual Lifetime Reflections Photo Contest - 1-3-2011
Calling All Photographers!

The Spirit of the Season - 12-16-2010
Holiday Cheer and Sharing

REFLECTIONS OF KINDNESS... - 12-2-2010
Safe and Sound again because of you

Strengthen Social Security....don't cut it - 11-12-2010
Ten Reasons the Social Security Proposal of the Fiscal Commission Should be DOA (Dead On Arrival)

Elders in Action presents Mastery of Aging Well - 10-12-2010
A Program for Health Living

Volunteer Recognition Open House - 9-28-2010
You Are Simply The Best!

9/11 National Day of Service & Remembrance with Elders in Action at Multnomah County CROPS - 8-31-2010
A Common Field One Day.... A Field of Honor Forever

Think Your Customer Service Is The Best? - 8-9-2010
Now You Can Prove It!

Bob's Ride On The Great Divide Was A Success - 7-8-2010
From Whitefish to West Yellowston Along The Great Divide Mountain Bike Route

Portland Sunday Parkways - North - 6-22-2010
Please Join Us on June 27 For A Special Grandparent & Grandchild Walk

June 15: World Elder Abuse Day 2010 - 6-9-2010
"My World...Your World... Our World - Free of Elder Abuse"

Hidden Hunger: Food Insecurity Among Our Elders - 6-2-2010
Have you ever had to choose between dinner and your prescriptions, or between groceries and paying for heat/utilities? In the U.S. about 3.6 million older Americans living below the poverty line are faced with these choices each month.

Grand Works Northwest Art Festival Was A Great Success! - 5-24-2010
Thank you to all who attended to celebrate creativity in aging

Grand Works Northwest Art Festival - 5-14-2010
Where celebration and creativity is the thing

Looking For A Few Good Art Enthusiasts... - 4-22-2010
Volunteers Needed For Grand Works Northwest Art Festival on May 22.

Elders in Action Annual Open House - 4-8-2010
Tuesday, April 20, 2-4pm

Everybody Counts! Census 2010 - 2-28-2010
It's In Our Hands

Lifetime ReflectionsElders in Action's 2nd Annual Photo Competition - 2-11-2010
February 1st through April 16th, 2010

Enhance Your Legal Knowledge with The Multnomah Bar Foundation's - 1-31-2010
CIVIC EDUCATION AWARENESS PROJECT

Silver Hearts Stewardship Campaign - 12-28-2009
BECOME A STEWARD OF OUR MISSION TO ASSURE THAT QUALITY OF LIFE NEVER DEPENDS ON AGE!

Join Us in Being a Part of the Solution - 12-7-2009
Elders in Action makes a powerful impact on the lives of older adults in our community each day.

Protect Vital Oregon Services - 11-30-2009
Vote YES on Measures 66 and 67

Elders in Action's Award Winning Services - 11-10-2009
2009 Spirit of Portland and 'Light A Fire' for Extraordinary Volunteer

New and Improved! Elders in Action's Speakers Bureau - 10-8-2009
New Partners, Content & Focus

Those Who Can Do More - VOLUNTEER - 9-11-2009
"Everybody can be great because everybody can serve." - Martin Luther King Jr.

Guaranteed, Affordable, Quality Health Care For All - 8-12-2009
Health Care You Can Count On

The Dog Days of Summer Are Here! - 7-24-2009
What Better Way to Spend a Summer Day than a Baseball Game!

What a Busy Year at Elders in Action! - 7-10-2009
Elders in Action's Volunteers are making a difference!

Join the Elders in Action Commission in Supporting HB 2391 and HB 2069 - 6-2-2009
Providing investment to keep Oregon's older adults & people with disabilities independent

Lifetime Reflections Photo Contest - 5-18-2009
Announcing The Winners.......

Bud Clark - 4-21-2009
Timeless Treasure

Timeless Treasures, Photos and Fun! - 3-27-2009
ACT NOW!

PHOTO CONTEST Contribute to the Changing Face of Aging - 2-20-2009
Lifetime Reflections – Images of Elders

Not Everyone Is Ready - 1-14-2009
Television Transitions To Digital on June 12, 2009

Because You Believe In Us - 11-25-2008
Caring and Sharing

Recycle and raise funds for ELDERS IN ACTION - 10-29-2008
Join us at our Book, Music, and Movie SWAP Party!

Elders in Action Commission Announces Positions on Nine November 2008 Ballot Measures - 10-20-2008
VOTE!

21st Annual Apple Tasting Event - 10-7-2008
Portland Nursery Is Hosting Elders in Action!

Volunteer Time! - 9-16-2008
Get Involved with Elders in Action

New Elder Friendly® Certified Business Directories Are Here - 8-18-2008
Minnesota is the latest member of the Elder Friendly family

Our Unique Services Have Reached a Record Number! - 8-4-2008
Elders in Action serves our community through the power of our volunteers and your donations.

Community Safety Advocate Program - 7-7-2008
Up and Running In Four Locations!

Elders In Action and Our Partners Want You To Make the Most of Your Summer - 6-2-2008
Here Are Some Ideas To Get You Started!

New Community Safety Advocate Volunteers Hit The Streets - 5-8-2008
Collaborative Community Project Between Portland Police, Office of Neighborhood Involvement, and Elders in Action

2008 Silver! - 4-10-2008
Celebrating Legendary People in the Portland Metropolitan Area

Interested in volunteering in your neighborhood? - 2-21-2008
Then consider becoming a Community Safety Advocate with Elders in Action!

Confused about the Digital TV Conversion? - 1-7-2008
Elders in Action offers this helpful information:

Elders in Action's Elder Friendly® Business Program Blossoms in 10 States - 12-6-2007
Binghamton, New York Certified November, 2007

Elders In Action Wins Light A Fire Award! - 11-4-2007
Portland Monthly Annual Celebration of Giving

Kicker Refund Fraud and Other Scams - 10-24-2007
Fraud Alert!

Apple Fest Kicks Off With Elder Day - 9-28-2007
Portland Nursery October 12, 2007

Elders in Action expands Healthy Changes™ program across the state! - 9-4-2007
Improving Diabetes Education and Support for Older Adults

Get Engaged with Elders in Action ! - 8-19-2007
We have a variety of meaningful ways you can make a powerful difference in your community…

Elders in Action Salutes Our Volunteers - 8-2-2007
Sunny Skies, Colorful Carousel, and Bumper Cars create a festive day to honor our talented volunteers at Oaks Park

Elders in Action volunteers recover $276,589 for victims of scams, wrongful billing and other problems. - 7-16-2007


2007-2008 Elder Friendly® Certified Business Directories are here! - 6-26-2007
The new edition has over 200 local businesses that have been certified with this unique program

A Timeless Treasure and an Honored Heirloom are celebrated by Elders in Action - 5-11-2007
Multnomah County Commissioner Maria Rojo de Steffey and Shari's Restaurants receive honors at Elders in Action's 7th Annual Timeless Treasures Event April 26, 2007

YOUR TIMELESS TREASURES TICKETS ARE WAITING! - 4-15-2007
ANTIQUE APPRAISERS AND RESTORATION EXPERTS LEND THEIR SKILLS TO RAISE FUNDS FOR ELDERS IN ACTION VOLUNTEERS

Healthy Changes™ - 3-27-2007
Improving Diabetes Education and Support for Seniors

State Farm® is a Great Neighbor! - 3-8-2007
Thanks, State Farm®, for helping seniors stay safe!

Elders in Action Joins "Portland Shares the Road" - 2-13-2007
On January 27, 2006 Elders in Action joined the City of Portland, Portland Office of Transportation, Bicycle Transportation Alliance, TriMet, Willamette Pedestrian Coalition, Portland Police, and other community members at a PORTLAND SHARES THE ROAD rally

Elders in Action Participates in Senate Committee on Aging - 9-28-2006
US Senator Gordon Smith invited Elders in Action to testify at the Senate Special Committee on Aging.