Gray Panthers on the prowl
There must be a goal at every stage of life! There must be a goal!
-- maggie kuhn, founder
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WHO WE ARE We are the risk-takers; we are the innovators; we are the developers of new models. We are trying the future on for size. That is our role." -Maggie Kuhn, Founder MISSION Work for social and economic justice and peace for all people. VISION Create a humane society that puts the needs of people over profits, responsibility over power, and democracy over institutions. VALUES Honoring Maturity: The concept of aging takes into account an individuals growth during their entire life span, from birth to death in personal development, social involvement, and self fulfillment. Unifying the Generations: Recognition that generations are formed by different histories and cultures, but a common respect holds them together. Active Engagement: Civic participation and responsibility are fundamental to achieving goals of social and economic justice. Participatory Democracy: The Gray Panthers belongs to its members. The members define the organization's values, purpose, and the issues in which we place collective energy. |