Social Security 90th Anniversary

Commemorate the 90th anniversary of the signing of the Social Security Act at the Frances Perkins National Monument.

Join the Frances Perkins Center and our partners as we celebrate this program’s historic achievements toward economic security in the United States, while also considering the opportunities–and challenges–for even more inclusive and supportive policies. To mark this significant anniversary, Frances Perkins Center will honor:

James Roosevelt, Jr., former Associate Commissioner for the Office of Retirement Policy within the Social Security Administration and member of then-President-elect Barack Obama’s Social Security Administration transition team, in recognition of his work to strengthen and preserve social security programs. Throughout his career, Jim has worked across sectors to protect the most vulnerable Americans, tirelessly carrying forward the legacy and work of his grandfather, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

Maine Women’s Lobby, a local, state, and federal public policy advocacy organization that works alongside the MWL Education Fund to convene organizations to meet shared policy goals, build feminist leaders, and advocate for an expanded and inclusive social safety net for Mainers.  Their work was pivotal in securing Paid Family Medical Leave in Maine, a program that builds on New Deal-era economic and social reforms to support even more caregivers and Maine workers.

Individual Ticket – $90 (one ticket)
Host Committee – $2,000 (four tickets, recognition on event materials, and Brick House tour)
Corporate Sponsor – $2,500 (four tickets, promotion on event materials and online)