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General Committee
Speaker Meeting
June 5th!
Jim Willeford, VP of Operations and Development at SSAFE’s newest chapter, RoseVilla will present:
Resilient Campus Planning, part of the RoseVilla Flourish Project
Thursday, June 5th @
11 AM ET / 10 AM CT / 8 AM PT
SSAFE Members will receive an email invitation to register for this meeting.
Contact us with any questions.
Upcoming Panel
June 10th!
🥗 Sustainable Eating & Food Systems Dining Director Panel
Join us for a one-hour panel on Sustainable Eating and Food Systems with dining directors from SSAFE communities. They’ll share successes, challenges, and opportunities—and explore how SSAFE members can help support on-campus efforts.
Tuesday, June 10th @
1 PM ET / 12 PM CT / 10 AM PT
Advocacy Power Pack ⚡
The news is chaotic!
The gutting of critical agencies like NOAA & EPA is troubling.
While some may feel powerless,
inaction is a choice—and the stakes are too high to stand by.
Everyone has the
power to make an impact. ⚡
Upcoming Meetings for SSAFE Members
Greening Our Campuses Meeting
Thursday, May 15th at
11 AM ET / 10 AM CT / 8 AM PT
Energy Workgroup
Thursday, May 22nd at
11 AM ET/ 10 AM CT/ 8 AM PT
General Meeting: Jim Willeford
Thursday, June 5th at
11 AM ET/ 10 AM CT/ 8 AM PT
Who we Are
SSAFE is a growing organization founded by residents of senior living communities. Communities join as members and are recognized as SSAFE Chapters. Residents from chapters can join as individual members. SSAFE members receive email invitations to participate in online gatherings and workshops designed to exchange information, provide guidance, share best practices, document successful projects, and inspire collective action. Through these collaborations, members amplify their impact, creating a dynamic community of shared learning and innovation. Together, they harness the unique resources of elders—including time, life experience, financial stability, and organizational skills—to address the urgent challenge of climate change and promote a sustainable planet for future generations. Read our mission statement here.
What's New!
A NEW video of the presentation by Jennifer Tabanico Owner of Action Research as part of the SSAFE General Committee Meeting on May 1st 2025.
Learn how a team of resident trash facilitators transformed waste management by overseeing Trash Rooms, educating neighbors, and partnering with staff to launch composting and special recycling programs.
Have you ever wondered about the sustainability projects going on at each SSAFE Chapter community? Now you can see them summarized on the 2025 Q1 SSAFE Cross-Campus Sustainability Chart. See projects in progress or planned on each campus!
Check out the latest GreenerU presentation and slide deck! Plus, explore new recordings from SSAFE General Meetings, including guest speakers, project team presentations, and Chapter showcases—all available now in the SSAFE Video Library!
A joint resident/administration committee was formed at Wake Robin to oversee disbursement of funds raised for greenhouse gas emission reduction measures on campus.
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