Suzanne Braun Levine, author of Fifty is the New Fifty, will moderate a panel discussion of Purpose Prize honorees.

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Some of the most inspiring encore stories come from Purpose Prize winners and fellows, people in their 60s and beyond who are tackling society’s toughest problems.

If you’re in New York on June 29, join us at the New York Public Library for some inspiration from four Purpose Prize honorees, who will talk about how they transitioned into encore careers.

The panel discussion – “In Search of Purpose, Passion and a Paycheck: Finding Work That Matters in the Second Half of Life” – is sponsored by Civic Ventures, which runs The Purpose Prize, and the New York chapter of Coming of Age, a program that helps people 50-plus explore their futures while strengthening communities.

Suzanne Braun Levine, author of Women in Second Adulthood and Fifty is the New Fifty, and a founding editor of Ms. magazine – will moderate the discussion.

The four panelists are:

Carole Artigiani, founder, Global Kids – A former educator, Artigiani now prepares urban youths to become global citizens.

Mark Goldsmith, founder, Getting Out and Staying Out – A former marketing executive, Goldsmith now helps young men plan for life after prison.

Emira Habiby Browne, founder, Center for the Integration and Advancement of New Americans – A Palestinian immigrant and social services professional, Browne provides support services to new immigrants.

Daniel Luhata Shungu, founder, United Front Against Riverblindness – A former professional at a pharmaceutical company, Shungu now works to wipe out a disease that causes blindness and severe socioeconomic problems in the Republic of Congo.

The free event will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. in the library’s Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, South Court Auditorium, at 42nd St. and Fifth Ave. For a map and directions, click here.

The S.D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation provided generous support for this event.