Press Releases

3/27/2013 - Closing the Technology Gap

A $500,000 contribution from AT&T to the OASIS Institute will provide critical technology training for mature adults

Older Americans are going online more than ever, but still lag behind the overall adult population when it comes to internet usage. According to a 2012 report of the Pew Internet and American Life Project, 53 percent of American adults over 65 were online, compared to 82 percent for all.

AT&T’s support will enable OASIS to expand its Connections technology training program, update curriculum and increase workplace skills training to help bring more mature adults up to speed.

3/8/2013 - OASIS receives The Gloria Cavanaugh Award for Excellence in Training and Education

The OASIS Institute of St. Louis is the recipient of the 2013 Gloria Cavanaugh Award for Excellence in Training and Education, a prestigious national leadership award from the American Society on Aging (ASA.)

OASIS will be honored on Tuesday, March 12, 2013, during the Aging in America conference in Chicago, Illinois.

3/8/2013 - Additional $3.2 million grant from WellPoint Foundation expands CATCH Healthy Habits

WellPoint Foundation renewed its commitment to OASIS' CATCH Healthy Habits program with an additional grant of $3.2 million for 2013 and 2014, to strengthen and expand the program, bringing it to a total of more than 150 locations in 19 cities across 15 states with the addition of sites in Tucson Ariz. and Sacramento, Calif.

In the CATCH Healthy Habits program, teams of volunteers age 50-plus work with children in kindergarten through the fifth grade in weekly one-hour sessions after school and during the summer. They play active games, learn about food choices and make healthy snacks. (VIDEO about CATCH Healthy Habits)

12/10/2012 - OASIS named to national index of 100 high-impact nonprofits

The OASIS Institute has been named to the Social Impact 100 (S&I 100), the first-ever, broad index of U.S. nonprofits with proof of results and a high potential to reach even more people. OASIS is one of only four nonprofits in the index that deals with aging-related issues.

Modeled on the S&P 500, the S&I 100 is compiled by the Growth Philanthropy Network, in partnership with Duke University. The index aggregates top-performing, evidence-based nonprofits so that funders – donors and foundations – can be confident they are contributing to organizations that consistently deliver impact. The 100 nonprofits were rigorously screened for evidence of impact through third-party verified studies and are only included in the index if they have the ability to serve more people in need.

11/1/2012 - OASIS and AARP Foundation team to combat social isolation

Perhaps one of the greatest challenges of retirement and later life is a decline in social support as older adults begin to lose touch with co-workers, friends or family. Supported by a grant from AARP Foundation, the OASIS Institute is working to help older adults help one another cope better with life’s transitions, and get them reconnected with their community.

8/29/2012 - New Development Manager, Community Health Coordinator join OASIS

OASIS, a non-profit organization which serves adults age 50 and older, has appointed Jennifer Newcom, as Development Manager, and Christie Norrick, as Community Health Coordinator. Both Newcom and Norrick recently started their duties with OASIS.

8/10/2012 - CATCH Healthy Habits named a Program of Distinction

Generations United has proudly announced that the OASIS Institute’s CATCH Healthy Habits program has been designated a Program of Distinction within the intergenerational community. Generations United launched the Program of Distinction designation in 2010, with support from New York Life Foundation to recognize excellence while celebrating the rich diversity among intergenerational programs. This year, CATCH Healthy Habits is among six programs from across the nation earned the distinction.

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