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General Committee
Speaker Meeting
April 3rd! 

GreenerU will present to SSAFE: Pathways to Decarbonization—From Planning to Completion. In this presentation, you will hear success stories of how institutions of multiple sizes approached their decarbonization journeys and are navigating the organizational, infrastructural, and logistical challenges in their effort to achieve climate neutrality. 

Thursday, April 3rd @
11 AM ET / 10 AM CT / 8 AM PT

👉Click here to learn more about GreenerU!

SSAFE Members will receive an email invitation to register for this meeting. Contact us with any questions.

New Resources!

SSAFE NEWSLETTER FOR APRIL 2025

Click here to read the latest issue!

We want YOUR feedback 🫵 Take the SSAFE Reader Survey here to help us improve future issues!

EARTH WEEK IS AROUND THE CORNER!

🌍 Click here for Resources

Stay tuned for our Hindsight Earth Day Meeting this May, where we’ll reflect on 2025’s lessons and successes!

act-now

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. ⚡

Click here to download the Power Pack 

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Upcoming Meetings for SSAFE Members

Calling All Ready-To-Be-Active SSAFE Members Meeting
Tuesday, April 2nd at
2 PM ET / 12 PM CT / 10 AM PT

SSAFE General Committee Meeting
Thursday, April 3rd at
11 AM ET / 10 AM CT / 8 AM PT

SSAFE Greening Our Campuses
Thursday, April  17th at
11 AM ET / 10 AM CT / 8 AM PT

SSAFE Energy Workgroup
Thursday, April 24th at
11 AM ET / 10 AM CT / 8 AM PT

View the entire SSAFE Calendar

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!

Case Study: Junk Mail Parties to Reduce Waste

Host a party to minimize paper waste, keeping unnecessary mail out of landfills while conserving natural resources and protecting trees. Read about RiverWoods Durham's unique approach!

Updated SSAFE Video Library

Explore the latest recordings of SSAFE General Committee guest speakers, project team presentations, and Chapter showcases in the SSAFE Video Library! Organized by category and video type, the library now features 42 cataloged videos as of January 14, 2025, covering a wide range of topics.

Case Study: Sustainable Food Program at Wake Robin

Eating sustainably helps fight climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with food production, transportation, and waste. Read about Wake Robin's unique approach.

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Interested in joining as a member from a SSAFE Chapter or simply want to stay updated by joining our email list? Click the green button to the right. 👉

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Senior Stewards Acting For the Environment (SSAFE)

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