Episode 50 – Investing in Care: How Funders Are Supporting the Backbone of Aging Communities
Update: 2025-08-18
Description
Guest: Misha Stallworth West, Program Office, Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation
Hosts: Kristie King and Antonia Harbin Lamb
Topics Covered
- The Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation’s strategy for supporting caregivers
- Differences in needs between paid and family caregivers
- Funding community-based organizations and infrastructure
- Equity and cultural relevance in caregiving initiatives
- How philanthropy can shift public narratives about caregiving
- The power of listening tours and community-rooted grantmaking
Resources Mentioned
The Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation
Caregiver Conversations Podcast: caregiverpodcast@miseniors.org
Senior Regional Collaborative
- Website: www.semisrc.org
Email: info@miseniors.org
Phone: 888-341-8593
Neighborhood Legal Services – Elder Law and Advocacy Center:
- Website: www.nlsmichigan.org
- Phone: 313-937-8291
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