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Join us Thursday, May 2nd 2024, at the historic Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts for an evening of elegance, culture, and philanthropy as we celebrate the richness of intergenerational connections.
The Gala isn’t just about celebrating generations through art—it’s also about making a difference. Your attendance supports CARIE’s vital mission to advocate for the rights and well-being of older adults, ensuring that every generation can enjoy dignity, respect, and access to essential services.
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of something extraordinary. Join us at CARIE’s 2024 Gala and help us build a more inclusive and vibrant community through the power of art and advocacy.
2024 Spirit of Carie Award
Paul Nathanson, 2024 Spirit of CARIE Award Honoree
Paul is a national leader in legal services and elder justice. He has dedicated his career to ensuring that legal services lawyers on the national, state, and local levels can effectively fight senior poverty and address barriers for those facing the most significant health and wealth disparities. Paul founded Justice in Aging (formerly the National Senior Citizens Law Center) and was the Executive Director from 1972 to 1980.
He returned to lead Justice in Aging from 2008-13 and now serves as special counsel, working on projects such as the organization’s efforts to restore and improve the Supplemental Security Income program. In between, he was the director of the University of New Mexico (UNM) Institute of Public Law and a member of the UNM law school faculty, where he is now emeritus. Paul has returned to his home state of Florida. He is committed to increasing advocacy resources and advancing health and economic justice in Florida and other Southern states.
Paul is a past president of the American Society on Aging and a founding member of the ABA Commission on Law and Aging. He has also served as National Secretary of the Gray Panthers and is a past Chair of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare (NCPSSM); he is currently on the NCPSSM Board. Paul graduated from Duke University (JD) and the University of Chicago (MCompLaw).
