Press Releases

12/12/2011 - OASIS Joins in Summit of the Partnership for a Healthier America

OASIS participated in the inaugural “Building a Healthier Future Summit” of Partnership for a Healthier America in Washington DC, led by First Lady Michelle Obama. The summit brought together more than 800 leaders from private industry, nonprofits and government – to form partnerships and make commitments in addressing one of the most pressing public health problems in the country – childhood obesity.

10/21/2011 - AT&T Contribution to Expand OASIS Technology Training for Adults 50+

The OASIS Institute has received a $625,000 contribution from AT&T to expand its OASIS Connections technology training program in 2011-12. The contribution will enable the national education organization to expand workforce skills training for adults age 50-plus; support national instructor training, e-learning and certification; and equip thousands of adults with the ability to use technology effectively – both in their personal lives and on the job. This expansion includes training in eighteen cities across the country.

10/5/2011 - The OASIS Institute names a new National Tutoring Manager

Jeanne Foster has been named National Tutoring Manager for the OASIS Institute. Foster fills the role following the retirement of Jan Clover, who had served in the position for the last 11 years.

9/22/2011 - O’FALLON OASIS hub to open in grand style

St. Louis OASIS and the City of O’Fallon, MO are uniting to help adults discover more after age 50! Thanks to this new partnership, starting this fall OASIS will provide more than 45 health, wellness and continuing education programs for adults 50+ through City of O’Fallon venues including the Renaud Spirit Center, Civic Hall and the O’Fallon Senior Center.

8/10/2011 - Online Voters Raise $284,000 for OASIS

Adults age 50 and older will soon have access to a wider array of health and wellness programming, thanks to a $284,730 grant to OASIS from the Sam’s Club Giving Made Simple campaign. The funds, raised through online and in-store voting, will help individuals prevent chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease and obesity.

7/5/2011 - What a Tweet! Adults 50+ Are All a-Twitter about Giving Made Simple

It’s not everyday that you get a chance to decide how a big corporation should spend its money. So a group of adults 50-and-older is taking full advantage of a unique fundraising campaign…and learning how to “tweet” in the process. This month, Sam’s Club and the Sam’s Club Giving Program are conducting a nationwide campaign to raise awareness about health and wellness issues.

4/13/2011 - OASIS has joined the fight to conquer obesity

Wellpoint Foundation has presented OASIS with a $2.7 million grant to expand CATCH Healthy Habits, our unique intergenerational program which pairs adults with children to encourage healthier eating and physical activity.

4/11/2011 - OASIS, Sam's Club Team Up To Promote Health & Wellness

Recognizing that chronic disease affects older adults more than any other age group in the U.S., The OASIS Institute and Sam's Club are teaming up to encourage participation in local health and wellness programs. A $350,000 grant from the Sam's Club Giving Program will enable OASIS to enroll more people over 50 in programs to maintain and improve health in three cities.

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