Mission, Vision, Values

RRF Foundation for Aging’s mission is to improve the quality of life for older people. RRF is one of the first private foundations devoted exclusively to aging and retirement issues.

RRF’s vision is that ALL older people continue to be valued and respected as participants and contributors in community life.

With respect to older people, The RRF Foundation for Aging values:

AGE-INCLUSIVITY

Recognizing and combating age bias and its consequences, and promoting age-inclusive programs, policies and practices

COLLABORATION

Understanding that strategic partnerships leverages resources and expands reach

CONNECTION

Appreciating that meaningful relations between families, neighborhoods, communities, and networks support success at every age

EQUITY

Acknowledging that communities are strengthened by diversity and by reducing inequities, especially for historically marginalized older people

GROWTH

Understanding that learning and contributing occurs throughout one’s lifetime

IMPACT

Recognizing that achieving a profound, positive, enduring effect on large numbers of older adults is accomplished by investing in effective organizations, sound program models, strong policies, and strategic dissemination

INNOVATION

Embracing fresh approaches and new solutions

KNOWLEDGE SHARING

Acknowledging that promoting the creation, application, and dissemination of knowledge will advance the field

TRANSPARENCY

Appreciating that honesty, integrity, and open communication will build internal and external trust

VOICE

Recognizing that giving and having voice is critical to the well-being of all older people and that finding, listening to, and including the voices of people with lived experience is essential to our work