ABOUT NANAY Inc.

NANAY Inc. is a charitable organization made up of individuals who are committed to providing psychological, social, health and emotional support for youth and elders 60 years of age or older. Its major goal is to preserve cultural heritage and to assist, support and promote the welfare and well-being of youth and elders in the community, irrespective of race, sex or creed. To accomplish its mission, the organization raises funds through grants, public, and private support, within the provisions specified under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. 

A Filipino word for "mother," NANAY is also an acronym that stands for National Alliance to Nurture the Aged and the Youth.

It was founded in November 1994 in honor of  Jacinta Holgado Bruce, who had made a lifetime commitment of helping the needy. Its main corporate office is located in North Miami, with regional chapters in San Francisco/Bay Area (California) and Michigan.

Our Motto: "Age is in the Mind"

Our Mission: To promote the health, welfare, and well-being of the elders, youth, and community.

Our Goals:

  • To improve the personal, health and home environment of elders and youth.
  • To promote the involvement of elders and youth in community, arts and cultural affairs.
  • To increase the self-confidence and social interaction of elders and youth.
  • To reduce the loneliness and isolation of elders.
  • To provide job assistance to elders and youth.

Our Vision: A self-sufficient performance-driven organization that empowers, transforms and improves the lives of low- and moderate-income, minority and disadvantaged individuals and communities.

This website serves as an intergenerational site where youth supports and recognizes the older person as an important member of society -- whose potentials cannot be limited by age alone.