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A mid-adult female advocate gestures while meeting with a policymaker about issues that affect her older father's future.

Dec 14, 2020

Effective Advocacy at Home Read Article

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How to Advocate as a Nonprofit for Older Americans Read Article

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Your voice matters. Use NCOA's Straight Talk for Seniors® advocacy tool to speak up on the issues you care about.

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Here are 6 things nonprofits serving older adults can do ahead of the election to make sure people have the information they need.

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Mar 2, 2021

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Key Congressional Committees for Aging Services Read Article

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