En español | The AARP Purpose Prize award recognizes the work of these fellows who are using their life experience to build a better future for us all.
“Take the time to become grounded in your vision and your purpose. Then, call people you never imagined calling so that you can meet and generate connections.”
“I always say I never knew what I wanted to do but I spent my career preparing for it. Also, don’t be afraid to fail. Just roll up your sleeves and get to work.”
Executive Director, Society for History and Racial Equity
“Be very clear about what you want to accomplish: Identify the problems you see and what you want to accomplish, then hone in on that. Focus is so important.”
“When you bring together different generations, ethnicities and genders to imagine and execute a project, you send the message that all people have value. It promotes equity and inclusion.”
CEO, Cofounder and President, Teens For Food Justice
“Be collaborative and get input from the people you want to serve. In addition, seek out advisers, thought leaders and partnerships that will help you understand existing efforts.”
Founder and Executive Director, Strategies for Youth
“People can influence their own communities in myriad ways. They can lobby state legislators. They can press their cities to invest in under-resourced communities.”
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