The Oasis Institute

Wishing the happiest of birthdays to Oasis founder, Marylen Mann, as she celebrates today! Marylen founded Oasis over 40 years ago in 1982, and she continues to embody the Oasis mission today. We are grateful for her leadership and vision, and her passion for redefining what aging looks like in our communities. Happy Birthday, Marylen!

Oasis Intergenerational Tutoring has been recognized as a Program of Distinction designation from Generations United. This esteemed award is presented annually to programs across the United States that exemplify exceptional innovation, leadership, and best practices in fostering connections between generations. These qualities enhance opportunities for program sustainability and success in achieving desired outcomes. Oasis Intergenerational Tutoring is one of only 57 programs named a Program of Distinction in 2025. Earning this distinction highlights Oasis' commitment to bridging generational divides and fostering meaningful connections by providing one-on-one support. For more than 35 years, Oasis has been proving that magic happens when different generations share their time, talents, and stories. And thanks to Oasis' incredible tutors and school partners, the organization is making a real impact—one child, one tutor, and one heartwarming connection at a time! Oasis has recently expanded from our legacy literacy tutoring model to include a mathematics tutoring component, and a model for teaching life skills and mentoring children in foster care through the newly launched Oasis Grand Champions program. Older adults can be powerful positive influences in so many ways, and intergenerational connections create positive impacts for both the child who is tutored and mentored, and the older adult volunteer who engages in this purposeful work! ?

We are excited to welcome Preeti Dalawari, MD, MSPH, DBIM, FLMI, FALU to the Oasis Board of Directors! As Vice President and Medical Director of the Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated, U.S. Individual Life division, Dr. Dalawari provides expert medical guidance for underwriters and RGA clients. She also serves as Managing Director of the Longer Life Foundation, a non-profit collaboration between RGA and Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, that funds research into factors that either predict the mortality and morbidity of select populations or influence improvements in longevity, health, and wellness. We are grateful for the breadth of knowledge and experience that Dr. Dalawari brings to our board, and we look forward to working with her.?Welcome, Dr. Dalawari!!

We love seeing our classes full, and our participants truly enjoying our programs. Thank you Artfully Aging, LLC for your continued work with St. Louis Oasis!

St. Louis Oasis is hiring! We are currently seeking a Marketing Manager to report to the Director of Marketing. This is a hybrid position which requires at least two days per week in the office at our St. Ann, MO location or Clayton, MO. If interested please visit stloasis.org/hiring or scan the QR code below. All applicants must apply through BJC to be considered.

Peter Sun and Nancy Morrow-Howell represented Oasis and Washington University in St. Louis at the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) Annual Scientific Meeting, where they presented research on the impact of volunteerism on older adults. The study, supported by the RRF Foundation for Aging (Grant No. 2020020), showed that participation in the Oasis Intergenerational Tutoring Program positively impacts older adults' health. Congrats Peter and Nancy, we appreciate your research and dedication to improving the lives of older adults!

We were thrilled to have Oasis team members attend the recent Grantmakers in Aging conference, where they explored the latest trends in aging, health, and caregiving. At Oasis, we are committed to staying at the forefront of this field and continually strive to lead with insights and expertise. Thanks Lyndsey Hodges Reichardt, MPA, CFRE and Sara Paige, OTR, PMP!

Exciting news from Community Care Corps! They're awarding 18-month grants, ranging from $30K to $200K, to organizations developing innovative local volunteer models. These models will serve diverse communities across the U.S., providing volunteer, nonmedical assistance to older adults, individuals with disabilities, and caregivers. The national request for proposals (RFP) is now available! ? Community Care Corps, a cooperative agreement with the Administration for Community Living (ACL), is managed by The Oasis Institute in partnership with Caregiver Action Network, USAging and Altarum. ? Paul W., President of The Oasis Institute, shared, “This partnership is a wonderful example of organizations combining their strengths to confront and solve real-world problems. We are thrilled to continue making a difference for families and communities and to support innovations in volunteer impact.” ? To learn more, view the RFP, and access FAQs, visit www.CommunityCareCorps.org. Stay tuned for more exciting updates to come!?

We are loving the fun, fall vibes of our programs right now! Plus, it's always exciting to hear about the sense of accomplishment our participants feel when they've mastered a skill. Learn more about our watercolor classes and other art programs by visiting our website. ???? Thank you Artfully Aging, LLC for all you do!

Congrats to The Oasis Institute on their new St. Louis office headquarters now located at The Crossings at Northwest in St. Ann! ?? Intelica Principal, Joel Meyer, represented Oasis, a nonprofit dedicated to enriching the lives of older adults, in their search for their new space. Providing vital resources like health and wellness, lifelong learning, and volunteer opportunities, Oasis will continue to make a meaningful impact in this community! Check out the below St. Louis Business Journal article to learn more about their journey. https://lnkd.in/gidJKWPz