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About OASIS Mission News releases eNewsletter Job opportunities Organization The OASIS Institute History Highlights Sponsors Board members Financial statements Link to us Contact us			News OASIS Institute Names Five Centers of Excellence for 2007-08 February 5, 2007 There is no doubt that the work being done by OASIS centers across the nation is meaningful and far-reaching. Dynamic programs are changing lives; participants are energized, healthier and more fulfilled. Last spring, OASIS centers across the country completed an assessment to gain insight on each centers' strengths and best practices. As a result of that assessment, five centers have been recognized for making significant strides in taking OASIS education and volunteer programs to a broader audience. Indianapolis, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, San Antonio, and San Diego have been named OASIS Centers of Excellence for 2007-2008. "All our centers are making a significant difference in peoples' lives," says Marcia Kerz, president. "But there are five who have really pushed to reach out and make a greater impact." "What we saw from the assessments is that these centers have reached outside the walls of OASIS to bring new audiences opportunities that they would otherwise not have had," explains Pat Gilbert, OASIS network director. "We're very proud of the achievements of these - and of all of our centers," Kerz says. "We hope that by showcasing some of the best that OASIS offers, we can learn from one another and give more people the chance to experience OASIS." Read more about what each of the Centers of Excellence is doing to reach out into their communities: Indianapolis    Pittsburgh    St. Louis San Antonio    San Diego For more information: Janice Branham, Director of Communications The OASIS Institute 314.862.2933 ext 229 jbranham@oasisnet.org OASIS News Releases April 28, 2008 OASIS Video to be Broadcast on National Television April 1, 2008 OASIS Receives $2.5 Million from The Atlantic Philanthropies Supporting Business Plan for Expansion October 10, 2007 OASIS Marks 25th Anniversary at National Conference, unveils five-year business plan to increase its impact March 14, 2007 AT&T Foundation Makes $1 Million Technology Grant to The OASIS Institute March 7, 2007 OASIS Receives National Leadership Award from NCOA February 8, 2007 OASIS Plans to Expand Programs to Reach a Broader Audience Atlantic Philanthropies Grant To Support Expansion Plan February 5, 2007 OASIS Institute Names Five Centers of Excellence for 2007-08 November 6, 2006 Marylen Mann Receives Distinguished Alumni Award from Washington University October 30, 2006 OASIS Institute Receives National Award from HHS for Promoting Healthy Lifestyle August 2, 2006 New Research Shows Active Living Every Day a Success at Activating Sedentary Adults June 21, 2006 Four New Directors Elected to the Board of The OASIS Institute April 11, 2006 OASIS Wins National RespectAbility Program of Excellence Award Recognizing Promising Practices in Civic Engagement April 11, 2006 OASIS Awarded $45,000 Grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation for Intergenerational Healthy Lifestyles Program January 24, 2006 OASIS Receives $778,424 in Grants from the Missouri Foundation for Health to Improve Physical and Mental Health for Mature Adults January 18, 2006 OASIS President Participates in White House Conference on Aging December 5, 2005 OASIS Founder Marylen Mann Receives AARP Impact Award August 25, 2005 SBC Foundation Funds OASIS Project to Expand Workforce Development and Community Service June 27, 2005 Survey Finds Older Americans, Baby Boomers Want Jobs With a Purpose April 5, 2005 Department Store Helps City Seniors Find Haven to Continue Learning March 16, 2005 AoA's You Can! Steps to Healthier Aging Campaign Recognizes Joint Project of OASIS and San Antonio Partners March 5, 2005 More Seniors Use Technology to Stay Connected New study shows Internet use by mature adults up 6 percent (age 50-64); 9 percent (age 65+) Last update: February 5, 2007 Copyright © 2008. The OASIS Institute. All Rights Reserved. | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use