Recently in a commentary entitled "Beyond wine, cheese: Third phase of aging", in the Akron Beacon Journal, writer, Laura Ofobike, talked about the trend of baby boomers looking for ways to give back to the community.
I say - hurrah.
In a day of "what's in it for me" and "gimme gimme" it is refreshing to see a trend of volunteerism. Ms. Ofobike states that as baby boomers age and leave the full time workforce, they are looking for ways to use their experience, knowledge and energy in a way that will benefit others.
Locally, we have a new organization building steam called the Women's Central Project, led by Deb Lemire of Queen Bee Productions, Theresa Beyerle, Ph.D. of the University of Akron and Roberta Aber, of Planned Parenthood. The Women's Central Project seeks to bring women and women’s organizations together in collaboration, as well as to reduce competition among service providers.
Look around - is there a way that you can get involved?
For Ms. Ofobike's complete commentary, click here.
For more information on the Women's Central Project, click here.
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