Our Supporters
CASAS began after receiving generous philanthropic support from the Eugene and Rose Kleiner Family Foundation. Our recent work has been funded by the Donaghue Foundation, Metta Fund, the SCAN Foundation, the California Health Care Foundation, the Borchard Center for Law and Aging, the Katherine A. Kendall Institute for International Social Work Education, and the California Department of Public Health.
Our Partners
We are grateful to have a strong network of partners and support from diverse spaces. We work closely with community-based organizations, government agencies, and industry partners in our research, education, and policy-related work.
ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS
We collaborate with researchers across disciplines to advance our understanding of aging. Partners include researchers from:
Our current academic partners include:
- Bar Ilan University
- California State University, Chico
- California State University, Sacramento
- Clemson University
- Cornell University
- New York University
- University of California, Davis
- University of California, Los Angeles
- University of California, San Francisco
- University of Chicago
- University of Connecticut
- Universidad del País Vasco/ Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea (UPV/EHU)
- University of Indianapolis
- University of Hawaii
- University of Maryland
- University of Massachusetts Boston
- University of Michigan
- University of North Carolina
COMMUNITY
We work closely with communities to understand their unique challenges and needs.
Our current community partner projects include:
- AMAAD Institute
- Ashby Village
- BAAITS
- Black Lesbians United
- BOMBAY Beach Community Services District
- Booker T Washington Community Service Center
- California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR)
- California Association of Area Agencies on Aging (C4A)
- California Long-Term Care Ombudsman Association (CLTCOA)
- El/La Para TransLatinas
- Front Porch
- HumanGood
- Justice in Aging
- LeadingAge California
- Los Angeles LGBT Center
- National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care (Consumer Voice)
- Openhouse
- PHI
- Queer Humboldt
- SAGE
- Sebastopol Senior Center
- Shanti
- The Diversity Center
- The Good Life
- The HOMES Coalition
- The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert
- Women’s Cancer Resource Center
GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
We partner with government agencies to inform policy decisions and improve access to aging services.
- California Department of Aging
- California Health and Human Services Agency
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
FUNDERS
We partner with a range of funders, including foundations, corporations, and government agencies, who share our vision for a more equitable future for older adults. Some of our funders have included:
- Borchard Center on Law & Aging
- California Health Care Foundation
- Donaghue Foundation
- John Muir Community Health Foundation
- Kleiner Family Foundation
- MetLife Foundation
- Metta Fund
- Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
- SCAN Foundation
- Y. H. Soda Foundation
Join Us!
Partnering with CASAS means:
- Contributing to research that shapes the future of aging.
- Accessing a network of experts and resources.
- Supporting the education of a growing aging service workforce.
- Making a difference in the lives of older adults.
Contact CASAS today to learn more about partnership opportunities! Together, we can create a world where everyone has the opportunity to age well.