The Leadership in Community Resilience (LCR) grant program from the National League of Cities (NLC) supports and enhances local capacity among elected leaders and staff, communities, and community-based organizations as they pursue coordinated climate resilience...
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Baker Administration Announces Vaccination Plan, Older Adults in Phase Two
The Baker-Polito Administration and the Department of Public Health developed a vaccine distribution timeline after extensive consultation with the Massachusetts Vaccine Advisory Group, made up of leaders from health care, the faith community, community organizations,...
National Poll Explores COVID-19 Vaccination Acceptance for Older Adults
Once enough people receive effective vaccines against the novel coronavirus, experts say, the end of the pandemic may be in sight. But a new poll of older adults – one of the highest-priority groups for vaccination – suggests an uphill climb lies ahead to reach that...
Lasell University, MGA Seek Info to Connect Students with Opportunities in Aging Services
The RoseMary B. Fuss Center for Research on Aging and Intergenerational Studies at Lasell University is working with the Massachusetts Gerontology Association (MGA) to raise awareness about careers in aging and explore ways to connect students at our colleges and...
Age-Friendly Funding Alert: MassDOT, Mass Cultural Council, NACCHO
The Mass. Healthy Aging Collaborative is reminding age- and dementia friendly communities that the Shared Winter Streets and Spaces Program from the Mass. Department of Transportation (MassDOT) in partnership with the Barr Foundation is available in four rounds spaced...
NCOA, AARP Foundation Releases Resources on Housing and Utility Assistance During COVID-19
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 blog post features...
Nonprofits Receive $900,000 in Funding from Tufts Health Plan Foundation to Address COVID-19 Pandemic
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
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 dementia...
BCBS of Mass. Announces New Racial Equity & Justice Grants
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
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 the systemic health...