Opportunities for Giving

Sponsoring Community Outreach Programs

The IOG’s community outreach programs ensure that new knowledge about aging and health finds its way to the people who benefit most from the results. Each year we deliver three programs:

Healthier Black Elders Center Community Health Forums & Annual Health Reception
Five community health forums for 40-60 persons are held annually in the city of Detroit. Experts in health-related fields share their research and knowledge with seniors. The forums lead up to an annual celebration and educational health fair that draws from over 800 to 1,000 participants. These programs improve lives by connecting minority communities with research.


Art of Aging Successfully Annual Conference & Learning Series
Engaging older adults as volunteers and leaders in providing educational opportunities to other seniors is the goal of the Art of Aging Successfully program. Having completed its 6th annual conference and having an attendance of 350 individuals yearly, this conference has demonstrated value. In addition to the yearly conference, three learning series (60-90 minute forums) events across the metro-Detroit area will occur.


Issues in Aging Conference
Having completed our 20th consecutive annual conference, this 2-day training has become a key resource for local and regional professionals in the field. The conference addresses different topics each year, including Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and end-of-life care.