NCOA, AARP Foundation Releases Resources on Housing and Utility Assistance During COVID-19

by James Fuccione | Dec 2, 2020 | News and Updates

The National Council on Aging (NCOA) publicized a set of resources on their blog aimed at alleviating housing and utility costs while the AARP Foundation’s “Connect 2 Affect” campaign created a resource focused on lowering utility bills. NCOA’s...

Nonprofits Receive $900,000 in Funding from Tufts Health Plan Foundation to Address COVID-19 Pandemic

by James Fuccione | Dec 2, 2020 | News and Updates

Tufts Health Plan Foundation today announced 64 community organizations will share $900,000 to help in on-going COVID-19 response efforts. The nonprofit organizations focus on urgent needs in communities, especially those disproportionately affected by the virus. The...

Upcoming Virtual Programs For People Living with Dementia and their Caregivers

by James Fuccione | Dec 1, 2020 | News and Updates, Programs

Organizations and communities in the MHAC network have a range of virtual programs to support people living with dementia and their caregivers during the holiday season. The Alzheimer’s Association of MA/NH is helping people honor and remember loved ones with...

BCBS of Mass. Announces New Racial Equity & Justice Grants

by James Fuccione | Dec 1, 2020 | News and Updates

The 2020 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Racial Equity and Justice Grant continues the work and energy of their company-wide Service Week in September to build a more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient future by supporting not-for-profit organizations...

Mass. Attorney General’s Office Releases Report and Call to Action on Racial Justice and Equity in Health

by James Fuccione | Nov 18, 2020 | News and Updates

Informed by data and stakeholder interviews, the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office released a report, “Building Toward Racial Justice and Equity in Health: A Call to Action,” meant to lay out ways stakeholders should come together to address...