June 2021
Newsletter
Senior Symposium Kicks-off
Enriching Lives Week 2021
Enriching Lives Community Awards
ONEgeneration In the News
Women Heroes of the Pandemic
ONEgeneration is proud to announce that Carole Gallegos, our Encino Farmers Market Manager was recently honored by the California State Legislature with a "Women of the Pandemic" award In recognition of her outstanding service and dedication to the people of the 25th State Senate District by Senator Anthony Portantino. Congratulations Carole!
Tanner Gish, CDP, CADDCT, MA, CEO, Loving Homecare (In-home care)
Jenna Hauss, MSW, President & CEO, ONEgeneration
Kimberly Lewis, Executive Director, I Did Something Good Foundation
Norma Kaz, BS, CHt, Co-Founder & CEO, Lifeline Companion Services
Amy Brick, President & Founder, Amy Brick & Company Real Estate
Other senior specialist group contributing members
ONEgeneration Program Updates
ONEgeneration's Senior Enrichment Center has temporarily closed to the public except for the following:
  • Walk-up Food Bank for older adults & families every Friday by appointment only. Call 818-705-2345 to schedule a pickup time.
  • Virtual classes and workshops listed below in newsletter.
  • Call 818-705-2345 for more information.

Homebound Meal Delivery
This program will continue.
  • If you are a senior over 60 years old and in need of meal delivery, please call Jennifer Martinez, Program Manager – Case Management at 818-708-6624 for information. 

Transportation Services
This program will continue.
  • If you are a senior 65 years old or older and are in need of transportation, please call 818-708-6614 for information.

Grandparents As Parents
In person support groups are suspended until further notice.
  • Please call (818)264-0880 for information about participating in an online support group or for other available resources.
  • Court Navigation services are still being provided free of charge. Please contact Alejandro, ONEgeneration's Court Navigator at 818-370-2263 for an appointment.
Adult Daycare        
ONEgeneration's Adult Daycare program has temporarily suspended in-center operations.
  • Our nursing and social work staff are still maintaining regular communication with all of our participants. For updates to caregiver support groups and other programs, please contact Anna Swift at 818-708-6635, aswift@onegeneration.org or Denise Kee-White at 818-708-6376, dkeewhite@onegeneration.org
  • Caregiver Support Group Schedule Link
  • Caregiver Newsletter Link

Infant/Toddler & Preschool Programs
These programs are currently open with modifications.
  • Call 818-708-6377 for more information.

Encino Farmers Market
The modified Encino Farmers Market is open Sundays from 8 am to 1 pm
  • Vendors and shoppers must wear face masks.
  • There is one entrance and one exit.
  • Plenty of free parking.
  • Please see flyer below for all modifications.
  • Business/Community outreach booth rentals available each week contact ssexton@onegeneration.org 

Volunteer Opportunities
We have many no-contact volunteer opportunities.
New Community Partner at the Encino Farmers Market eTruism
A great way to shop, support the programs of ONEgeneration and contribute to our environment! eTruism is a local nonprofit that upcycles new clothing from manufacturers that have been discontinued or are off-season and distributes these clothes to nonprofit agencies. 100% of their in-kind clothing donations are distributed to their partners. Their goal is to provide funding opportunities for these nonprofits to support their work in the community through a retail opportunity at bargain prices. All new garments at our Encino Farmers Market eTruism Clothing Corner will be $10 and accessories only $5. Staffed by our long-time volunteers of National Charity League, San Fernando Valley Chapter. 
In additions to items available at our market, items in bulk will be distributed to ONEgeneration’s community partners & those who are homeless or job searching in need of new clothing supporting their successful transitions. 
ONEgeneration is excited and honored to work with eTruism and represent their good work weekly at the Sunday Encino Farmers Market. Please stop by this Clothing Corner located near our Bagel Booth (starting in June!) and check out how you can help to support our programs while supporting eTruism’s mission to rid our landfills of new clothing and retail items.  
Weekly Walk-Up Food Bank Starts in May
Self-Measured Blood Pressure Program
Upcoming Virtual Activities
Community Partners
Los Angeles County Workforce Development, Aging & Community Services contracted with ONEgeneration's Senior Supportive Services Program to now include Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Hidden Hills and Westlake Village (LA County) as of July 2019. If you live in this area and know an older adult in need of in-home support please refer them to this program. See flyer below...
Adult Daycare
Intergenerational Programs
Bingo with the "Eagles" Class
Until our senior "neighbors" return to "in-person" activities at ONEgeneration, our childcare students stay connected with the seniors through shared virtual activities. The photo to the right was taken last month during a bingo activity with the "Eagles" childcare cohort and their senior "neighbors".
Grandparents As Parents
ONEgeneration’s Grandparents as Parents Program has helped kinship families in need of groceries and other household supplies during the pandemic. If you are a kinship caregiver in need of support, please contact our GAP Program Manager at jodum@onegeneration.org
Happy Foster Care Month
May was National Foster Care month and the Grandparents As Parents program at ONEgeneration would like to give a special thanks to all of our relative caregivers who have stepped up to care for these wonderful children. We are so honored to be a part of assisting you on your journey.
Long Beach Gives
ONEgeneration's Grandparents As Parents program is proud to announce that we have been selected to participate in Long Beach Gives on September 23rd. Mark your calendars and join us in one of the most exciting days of the year for our local nonprofits! Learn more by following Long Beach Gives.
Thank You
Jesse Gabriel
ONEgeneration would like to thank Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel and his team for recently volunteering at our Senior Enrichment Center's food bank. We truly appreciate their support of our organization and our community. If you would like to volunteer with ONEgeneration, please email volunteer@onegeneration.org.
AIDS Healthcare Foundation
Thank you to the AIDS Healthcare Foundation for their support of ONEgeneration's Food Pantry. Their assistance will help us to continue to support the seniors and families in need with fresh produce, shelf stable foods, meat and dairy as a regular staple. For more information, or to schedule an appointment to pick up food at our next food pantry please call 818-705-2345.
Transitional Care Services
Thank you to Transitional Care Services for sponsoring ONEgeneration's inaugural "Lunch & Learn" speaker series with their webinar on "How to Become a Transitional Care Manager". Thank you to the presenter Barbara Gurski Wogh as well.
Read our upcoming newsletters for information on our next webinar in August.
Anthem Blue Cross Medicare
ONEgeneration is grateful to one of our May Food Bank sponsors; Anthem Blue Cross Medicare. Our sponsors help with the costs of supplies needed to run our weekly food banks which help hundreds of households facing food insecurity during the pandemic.
Pop-up Vaccine Clinic: ONEgeneration hosted another "pop-up" vaccine clinic last month with Providence Health and Services Community Health! Anthem Blue Cross Medicare provided a coffee station which was perfect for a cold day! Thank you to ONEgeneration's new Community Health Team and our nursing interns from Los Angeles Valley College and West Coast University. We are so grateful for all our community partners.
Humana
ONEgeneration is grateful to one of our May Food Bank sponsors; Humana. Our sponsors help with the costs of supplies needed to run our weekly food banks which help hundreds of households facing food insecurity during the pandemic. If you would like to learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please email event@onegeneration.org
Ventana Pharmacy
Thank you to Ventana Pharmacy for providing COVID-19 vaccines at ONEgeneration's food bank events. We truly appreciate the help of our community partners dedicated to providing resources for older adults and families in need.
Optum
Thank you to our community partner Optum for their Doc Talk Presentation last month on Diabetes and COVID-19 presented by Javier Lopez Moncayo, MD.
ONEgeneration's Community Health Workers are busy delivering COVID-19 Care Kits Valley residents. The care kit is designed to help people who are quarantined and cannot leave their homes, by providing them with non-perishable food items, personal protective equipment and informational material on how to prevent transmission of Covid-19. If you know of anyone who needs this type of assistance please contact, Juana Torres at jtorres@onegeneration.org or by phone at (818) 708-6603.
Special Tax Deductions for 2021 Charitable Donations
Did you know that you can deduct charitable donations made in 2020 up to $300 if you take the standard deduction? The CARES Act gave individual taxpayers who take the standard deduction, the ability to also take a deduction if they made a donation to a qualifying nonprofit. This amount goes up to $600 for married couples filing jointly for donations made in 2021. This is a temporary incentive to encourage contributions to nonprofits hit hard during the pandemic.

To learn more, click on this link to an AARP article which explains the Care Act provision.

To take advantage of this special deduction, please consider making a contribution to ONEgeneration today.
COVID-19 Resources
This past year has been difficult for many, even more so for people, who have lost loved ones, lost their jobs, or had their work hours reduced due to the pandemic. ONEgeneration has a new team of Health Workers, who are here to help our seniors and community members connect to resources to help them and their family’s health and living situation.
COVID-19 Resources - Free and Confidential:

Vaccination: Sign up to be notified when it is your turn to get vaccinated and there are appointments available in your area. You can call the ONEgeneration Senior Center for assistance in booking your vaccine appointment: (818) 705-2345 or go directly to MyTurn.ca.gov to book online.

Testing: Find where to get a free COVID-19 test at covid19.CA.gov/get-tested or call (833) 422-4255.

​​​​​​Medi-Nurse Line: California has an advice line that can connect you with a nurse to talk about COVID-19 symptoms and help connect you with local resources. This service is available 24/7, even if you are uninsured. Call (877) 409-9052​​.

For questions about the COVID-19 vaccine options or for help with finding a vaccine appointment please call our Community Health Project Manager, Juana Torres at (818) 708-6603 or email her at: jtorres@onegeneration.org. Thanks!
Resources

Free Wi-Fi: Click on the link for a list of Library parking lots offering fee Wi-Fi.

Food Finder 211: Families in need of food assistance can use this online locator to find support.

Friendship Line: Call 1-888-670-1360 for 24/7 support if you are 60 years or older, or an adult living with disabilities. Provided by the Institute on Aging



LA County Hotline if you are feeling stressed, anxious or depressed 1-800-854-7771

Headspace is offering LA County residents free subscriptions to its digital platform for improving mindfulness, relaxation and well-being. Their vast library of content includes guided meditations, workout videos and sleep-promoting sounds, all of which can be readily accessed from your computer, tablet or smartphone! Signup here.

SoCalGas’ CARE program can help during these challenging times. If you’re recently unemployed or currently facing financial hardship due to the coronavirus pandemic or for other reasons, you may now be eligible to save 20% on your natural gas bill. Complete the quick online application at socalgas.com/care and find out instantly if you qualify.

Free Standing Oscillating Fans: ONEgeneration has new free fans available for seniors without properly working air conditioning. Please call ONEgeneration's Senior Enrichment Center at 818-705-2345 for more information.



Encino Farmers Market - Open Sundays

We would like to welcome back to the Encino Farmers Market Old River Farms. They are seasonal farmers from Bakersfield who are well known for their apricots, grapes and melons. Earlicot Apricots are one of their best varieties but they also carry Poppycot, Kathy and Royal. Starting mid-June you can look for their honeydew and cantaloupe melons followed by watermelons.  Achadinha Cheese out of Petaluma, California have not only great cheeses but fresh churned butter and keifa which is very high in probiotics, vitamin B-12 and calcium. If you like to bake you probably know that duck eggs are well suited to use in baked goods. AZ ranch are a local farm from Agoura Hills who bring the best duck eggs to market each Sunday along with their delicious microgreens.
We are open 8am to 1pm every Sunday rain or shine. Plenty of free parking.               
We have received approval by the City of Los Angeles
to remain open with the following modifications:

Safety precautions that you will see at our Encino Farmers Market

  • Vendors and shoppers will be wearing face coverings.
  • There will be no sampling of products.  
  • Booths will maintain a distance between them, because of this you may find that the vendor you are looking for is in a slightly shifted space.
  • There will be two gates open, one in the back of the lot as the entrance gate and the other as an exit only. You will not be able to enter the designated Exit. Please be kind to the volunteers. 
 
Please keep the following in mind when you visit the market:

  • You must wear a face covering to enter the market.
  • If you are not feeling well or have recently been unwell, please stay at home. 
  • Touch only what you plan on buying. 
  • Wash your hands thoroughly before and after visiting.  
  • Be respectful of others spaces, if there is a wait for a vendor please give room between you and the person in front of you.  
  • Please limit socializing and head to the designated exit when you are finished shopping.
  • Wash your fruits and vegetables when you get home, do not use cleaning products or other products not meant for consumption.
  • Please leave your dogs and non-service animals at home, they will not be able to enter. Therapy animals are not considered  

Thank you for shopping at the Encino Farmers Market, supporting local farmers and small businesses, and helping the programs of ONEgeneration.

The Encino Market accepts EBT/CAL Fresh (see below) and WIC at the main gate.
Location is the ONEgeneration JOY Intergenerational Daycare Center at 17400 Victory Blvd., Van Nuys, CA 91406. Plenty of Free Parking!
Virtual Ways to Stay Connected
Regal Medical Group Free Classes
Join our community partner, Regal Medical Group for free online fitness, yoga, and health education classes to stay active and on top of your health, even from your living room. Follow the link above to access new classes released every week.

UCLArts & Healing's free HOPE (Healing Online for People Everywhere) Series was created to enable our global community to build resilience through social-emotional arts during this unprecedented time. Their site features over 20 online sessions, including Guided Meditation with Live Music, Drumming for Resilience, and Art Games for Real or Virtual Connection.
Well Connected and Well Connected Español connects individuals 60 years old and over to virtual classes, conversations, and other activities and are accessible on line or by telephone. Programs are designed to help seniors stay connected to a larger community and are available in both English and Spanish. These programs are free of charge to individual participants. 

To learn more, visit www.covia.org  or call 877-797-7299 or email coviaconnections@covia.org
Senior Planet from AARP
Senior Planet from AARP harnesses technology to change the way we age. Our courses, programs, and activities help seniors learn new skills, save money, get in shape, and make new friends.
LA County Library - Free Movie Access
If you do not have your LA County Library Card yet, you can sign up on line for a temporary 90 day digital card. Many virtual services available including free movies & TV shows streaming through Kanopy & Hoopla. Sign up for a digital library card today.
StoryCorps Connect
Did you know that you can connect the generations in your life through StoryCorps Connect? Click on the link below to see how you can virtually interview a loved one through this program and have the interview archived as part of the StoryCorp collection
Ways to Support ONEgeneration
While City and State funding for ONEgeneration Programs is minimal, the needs we strive to meet are increasing. Help us support seniors in our communities! We depend on community member donations to keep our programs running. We thank you for your generosity!
Your donation supports:

  • $5 Senior Center Classes
  • $10 Weekend Homebound Meals
  • $20 In-home services for frail seniors
  • $50 Care-giving Support Services
  • $100 Grab Bar Installation
  • $300 Month of homebound meals for a senior couple
Donor Advised Fund / Required Minimum Distribution: 
There are tax advantages to making your contributions from your Donor Advised Fund or your Required Minimum Distribution. If you wish to make a donation to ONEgeneration through your Donor Advised Fund or from your annual Required Minimum Distribution, please contact the Financial Institution holding these funds. Your desired contribution to ONEgeneration must come directly from them.
Follow us on Facebook
Stay up to date with ONEgeneration news by following us on Facebook at @ONEgencares. You can also donate to ONEgeneration from our Facebook page or can start your own Facebook campaign for ONEgeneration.

Your support is greatly needed and appreciated at this crucial time.
Lasting Legacy Brick Program
Honor a loved one with a personalized engraved brick placed near the main entrance of our Intergenerational Center.
To learn more please email Sue Sexton at development@onegeneration.org
Planned Giving
Please consider the Seniors, Children & Families by remembering ONEgeneration in your estate plans. To learn about the possibilities please contact Sue Sexton at 818-708-4756 or email development@onegeneration.org
Ralphs Reward Card Donations
Register ONEgeneration as your Ralphs Reward Card's designated nonprofit and we will earn donation funds each time you shop at Ralphs. Register online at www.ralphs.com or by calling 800-443-4438.
Amazon Smile Donations
Click on the AmazonSmile link to log into your Amazon account and to select ONEgeneration as your non-profit. Remember to log into AmazonSmile each time you make an Amazon purchase so that ONEgeneration receives the donation.
Donate Your Vehicle
to ONEgeneration
Donate a car, truck, motorcycle, or RV to ONEgeneration and help build stronger communities. Each vehicle donation supports the senior services and intergenerational programming of ONEgeneration. Everything will be handled for you, including free pickup.
Tributes
In memory of Maria Elena Sifuentes, Enrique Sifuentes

In honor of Hazel Geresy, from Robert Geresy

In memory of my mother, Carry Horsting, Robert Horsting

To all the ONEgeneration employees & volunteers who
made the COVID vaccines available to seniors, Albert Abram

In memory of Georgia Shutan, from Carol & Stu Zimring

In memory of Gertrude M. Rothschild, from Carol & Stu Zimring

In memory of Annalea Bennett, from Carol & Stu Zimring

In memory of Stanley Salmore, who was very grateful for all the services ONEgeneration provides

In memory of Julie Khorigian,
from Alice Bedrosian & Diane Ohanesian

In memory of Julie Khorigian, from Janis & John Casparian

In memory of dear Julie Khorigian from Audrey Hampar
Matoesian & Sandi Hampar, Armen Hampar Family Foundation

In memory of Carry Horsting, from Patricia Bast

Thank You to all of our Partners & Supporters
Senior Resources
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CDC - Fall Prevention Check List for Safety

CDC - My Mobility Plan to Stay Independent

Drive Smart - CHP Senior Volunteer Program

MyPatientRights.org
FightChronicDisease.org
Looking for a Safe Place
to Dispose of Old Prescriptions?
Do you have expired or unused medications?

MedCenta Pharmacy at
6401 Platt Ave, West Hills, CA 91307 has a medication disposal where you can safely dispose of medications to keep the environment safe.
Affiliations and Partnerships
ONEgeneration Board of Directors,
& Friends of ONEgeneration
OFFICERS
  • Stuart D. Zimring, Board Chair, Esq., Principal, Law Offices of Stuart D. Zimring
  • Jeff Friedman, Board Vice Chair, Vice President of Marketing, Dynamic Nursing, Inc.
  • Shanthi Suresh, MD  Board Vice Chair, Partner Emeritus, Geriatrics, Kaiser Permanente
  • Nathaniel Hutton, Board Treasurer, Consultant, Oasis - CATCH Healthy Habits" Program
  • Jim Esterle, Board Secretary, Executive Consultant - HR & Development

MEMBERS
  • Liz Altman-Harberger, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, AIG Life & Retirement 
  • Wendy Bavan, Providence St. Joseph Health
  • Catherine Coddington, District Director, Office of Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel
  • Karen Johnson, Medicare Officer, Health Net of CA
  • Steven Groode, Shareholder, Littler
  • Tatijana Stafets Janko, Financial Consultant
  • Joe Lagrimas, Associate Vice President Medicare, Molina Healthcare
  • Gasia Majarian, Vitas Representative, VITAS Healthcare
  • Lindy Pearson, Advisor, Client Relations, Cresa
  • Gloria Pollack, Community Liaison, Gelb Group

  • Sahar Pouyanrad, Executive Director/Regional Team Leader, J.P. Morgan Chase Bank 
  • David Rutt, Principal, Dorfman & Rutt
  • Denise Villbrandt, Partner, Clumeck, Stern, Schenkelberg & Getzoff
  • Gavin Ward, Regional Director, Strategy & Partnerships, 24 Hour Home Care, LLC
  • Minister Roger Williams II, Practitioner of Public Health, Terra Health, LLC

  • Jenna Hauss, MSW, President & CEO, ONEgeneration
  • Kenneth Kang, CFO & COO, ONEgeneration

FRIENDS of ONEgeneration
  • Karl Boeckmann
  • Marvin Burns, Esq.
  • Paul Davis
  • Rickey Gelb
  • Eva Goetz
  • Vahid Khorsand
  • Dan Osterweil, MD
  • Marion Ross
  • Dr. Judy Rosenberg
  • Susan Rothenberg
  • Congressman Brad Sherman