Meals on Wheels of Southwest OH & Northern KY is proud to partner with ThriveTogether to host a series of important community conversations with older adults about climate action and community resilience.

What is ThriveTogether?

ThriveTogether is a collaboration of local organizations, including (but not limited to) Green Umbrella, Northern Kentucky Area Development District and OKI Regional Council of Governments, working together to develop Greater Cincinnati’s first-ever Sustainability Playbook. This guide will help shape the region’s efforts to reduce climate risks, build resilience and improve the health and equity of 16 counties across our region.

Why We’re Engaging Older Adults

Older adults are among the most vulnerable to the effects of climate change. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, older adults are more susceptible to hazards like heat, insect- and water-related diseases and air pollution, due to compromised immune systems with further exacerbates existing health conditions. Older adults may experience limited mobility due to a higher fall risk or lacking transportation before, during or after an extreme weather event.

Older adults are also passionate about protecting the environment and ensuring a better future for their children and grandchildren. Their experiences and insights—on topics like transportation, environmental changes over time, agriculture and health—are essential to shaping a sustainable future for our region.

Event Details

We invite all older adults (age 50 and over) to join us and ThriveTogether partners in Community Conversation: Shaping our Region’s Future—a chance to share your concerns, ideas and hopes for the environment and future generations.

No experience required! We want to hear every voice regardless of background. You do not need to have advocacy experience or existing knowledge on climate to be a part of this conversation.

Attend one or all sessions:

• Tuesday, July 1, from 11 a.m. to noon
• Wednesday, July 9, from 1 to 2 p.m.
• Tuesday, July 15, from 11 a.m. to noon
• Wednesday, July 23, from 1 to 2 p.m.

All sessions are presented virtually. Join us via Zoom at this link, or head to Zoom.us, select "Join" at the top of the page and enter Meeting ID: 654 323 3880. Both the link and the Meeting ID are the same for all sessions.

Have questions or need assistance with getting connected? Contact Meals on Wheels Programs Manager Breanna Williams at 513-244-5492 or bwilliams@muchmorethanameal.org.