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213
Oct. 8, 2025

5elevenHoops.org

From Compton, CA, Stacy McAlister is a proud father of two, a son on the autism spectrum and a daughter, who inspire much of his work and passion today. A graduate of Claflin University (Class of 2012), Stacy played Division II basketball at Chadron State College (2007–2009) and Claflin University (2009–2011) before going on to play professionally in England and Brunei. In 2016, Stacy founded 5-Eleven Hoops, a sports and social program dedicated to helping neurodivergent individuals unlock the...
211
Oct. 1, 2025

Solace in the storm

Dr. Merle Griff is a nationally recognized intergenerational therapist, author, and caregiving expert with over three decades of experience helping families navigate the complexities of caring for loved ones of all ages. As the founder and CEO of SarahCare, a pioneering network of adult day care centers across the United States, Dr. Griff has redefined caregiving by creating innovative, holistic programs that support aging adults while alleviating stress for family caregivers. Dr. Griff’s grou...
211
Sept. 24, 2025

Why care work is the work all other work depends on

AI-Jen Poo is the co-founder & Executive Director of Caring Across Generations, an organization committed to changing the way we define caregiving.