After nearly five years of production, Program 60 participant Linda Taylor debuted a documentary in May 2019. Taylor started working on the documentary as an assignment for an Ohio State course she took through Program 60.
What if you had the chance to follow a dream you’d put off for more than 40 years? That’s the situation Suzanne Minnich faced when she retired in 2015 from her long career serving children and adults with disabilities.
Over the past summer, senior citizens in the Franklin county community have been banding together to make a difference in those around them, thanks to the new GIVE Back. GO Forward program at The Ohio State University. From helping children with their reading, providing families with meals, to...
The Ohio State University continues to take steps to lower the cost of education for students. From scholarships to grants, the university is dedicated to making college affordable for every type of student. One university offering that is making a financial difference for senior citizens and...
For senior citizens, the thought of going back to school may feel impossible. Barriers arise, like the thought of being too old, or lacking the funds or knowledge to apply and be successful. While these challenges seem insurmountable, Program 60+ at The Ohio State University makes it possible...
From bird watching to swing dancing, many senior citizens develop hobbies to connect with the world around them and to stay active. One hobby that 26.4 million seniors in the United States have in common is giving back to their community through volunteering. The Ohio State University created a...
While the cost of higher education is on the rise, something else is increasing too: volunteerism among senior citizens. According to a survey conducted by the Corporation for National & Community Service, almost 36 percent of all people 60 and older volunteer once a month. 26.4 million...
Retirement is a highly-anticipated moment for many working professionals. After years of work and accomplishment they are free to follow alternate passions. Some work to shave a couple strokes off their golf swing or take up a hobby of bird watching. But for many Ohio residents, retirement means...
Are you a Franklin County resident age 60 or older that loves to give back to your community? We have the program for you! On March 28, 2017, The Ohio State University launched the GIVE Back. GO Forward (GBGF) pilot program for Ohio...
