Organizations

Groups, nonprofits, and communities supporting older women.

Grandmother Collective

· Est.

Builds and connects a world community to elevate, support, and activate elder women as a powerful positive force. Envisions a world where the power of…
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Gransnet

Gransnet

London, UK · Est. 2011

To provide a welcoming online community for women over 50 — covering family, health, finance, and social issues — with forums, news, and resources for…
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Gray Panthers NYC

New York, NY · Est. 1970

An intergenerational activist organization envisioning a world where old and young together work to make society more just and humane. The NYC chapter of the…
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Grief Recovery Institute

Grief Recovery Institute

Bend, Oregon, USA · Est. 1977

To help individuals and families complete the pain of unresolved or incomplete emotional relationships through the evidence-based Grief Recovery Method.
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HelpAge International

London, United Kingdom · Est. 1983

A global network of organizations promoting the rights and wellbeing of older people worldwide. Works to ensure older people lead dignified, active, and secure lives…
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International Menopause Society

International Menopause Society

Bray, Ireland · Est. 1978

To promote knowledge, research and education on all aspects of women’s health at menopause and beyond, encouraging healthy ageing for women globally.
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Jean Hailes for Women's Health

Jean Hailes for Women’s Health

Melbourne, Australia · Est. 1992

To empower all Australians with quality evidence-based information about women’s health issues, delivered with compassion, innovation and respect.
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LIVESTRONG Foundation

LIVESTRONG Foundation

Austin, Texas, USA · Est. 1997

To improve the lives of people affected by cancer today — with free navigation services, fertility preservation advocacy, and cancer survivorship resources for patients and…
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Lupus Foundation of America

Lupus Foundation of America

Washington, DC, USA · Est. 1977

To improve the quality of life for all people affected by lupus through programs of research, education, support, and advocacy.
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Menopause and Cancer

Menopause and Cancer

UK · Est.

To support people going through menopause as a result of cancer treatment — providing information, peer support, and advocacy for improved care for this underserved…
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Menopause Support

Menopause Support

UK · Est. 2018

To ensure women in the UK receive appropriate information and care around menopause — campaigning for mandatory HRT awareness training for GPs and better NHS…
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Modern Elder Academy

Baja California Sur, Mexico · Est. 2018

The world’s first midlife wisdom school — a learning community that helps people navigate life’s second half with curiosity, resilience, and purpose. Founded by Chip…
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NAMI — National Alliance on Mental Illness

NAMI — National Alliance on Mental Illness

Arlington, Virginia, USA · Est. 1979

NAMI provides advocacy, education, support, and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives.
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National Association of Memoir Writers

United States · Est. 2007

The National Association of Memoir Writers is an online community founded in 2007 by therapist and award-winning memoirist Linda Joy Myers to help writers turn…
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National Breast Cancer Foundation

National Breast Cancer Foundation

Frisco, Texas, USA · Est. 1991

To help women now by providing help and inspiring hope to those affected by breast cancer through early detection, education, and support services.
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National Center to Reframe Aging

Washington, DC · Est. 2016

Works to shift public thinking about aging by changing the narratives, images, and language used to describe older people. Develops messaging tools and communications research…
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National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare

Washington, DC · Est. 1982

Protects, preserves, promotes, and ensures the financial security, health, and well-being of current and future generations of maturing Americans. Founded by former Congressman James Roosevelt;…
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National Council on Aging (NCOA)

National Council on Aging (NCOA)

Arlington, Virginia, USA · Est. 1950

To improve the lives of millions of older adults, especially those who are struggling, by providing tools and information to help people age well.
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National Domestic Violence Hotline website

National Domestic Violence Hotline

Austin, Texas, USA · Est. 1996

To shift power back to survivors of domestic violence through crisis support, safety planning, and connection to local resources — available 24/7 to people of…
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National Women's Law Center

National Women’s Law Center

Washington, DC, USA · Est. 1972

To expand the possibilities for women and girls — in the courts, in public policy, and in society — tackling the most urgent issues of…
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Noon

United Kingdom · Est.

Noon exists to change the story of midlife for women. Founded by journalist Eleanor Mills, it builds community and content for “queenagers” — women in…
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Old School

· Est.

Educates people about ageism and connects people who are working to end it. Founded by activist and author Ashton Applewhite as a clearinghouse of anti-ageism…
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OLOC — Old Lesbians Organizing for Change

United States · Est. 1989

Represents Lesbian Elders in a spirit of inclusiveness to promote Lesbian visibility. Comes together to preserve herstory, confront social injustice, and give and receive support…
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Openly Gray

Richmond, VA · Est. 2021

A nonprofit dedicated to addressing age discrimination by encouraging older adults to embrace, enjoy, and celebrate growing older. Works to shift both individual mindsets and…
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