The Older Veteran Behavioral Health Resource Inventory, released by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), provides information on resources to help health and social service professionals support older veterans and other older adults who have or are at risk...
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Point32Health recognized as one of the most community-minded organizations in the country
Point32Health was named to Points of Light’s The Civic 50, a list of the country’s top socially responsible organizations, for the fourth time. The Civic 50 is the national standard for corporate citizenship and showcases how leading companies are moving social impact...
New Report from The Health Foundation of Central Mass Explores Regional Transit Funding Equity
A new report called "Regional Transit in Massachusetts: Where we Are and Where we Need to Go," funded by the Health Foundation of Central Mass for the Quaboag Connector examines the operational funding landscape for Regional Transit Authorities (RTAs), to provide a...
‘Housing Supply Accelerator Playbook’ Released by American Planning Association
The Housing Supply Accelerator Playbook from the American Planning Association (APA) and the National League of Cities (NLC) for local elected officials and community planners working to boost diverse, attainable, and equitable housing supply in communities...
Upcoming Events in Healthy Aging: MHAC Statewide Network, Point32Health Foundation Info Session, Event Reminders
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following events by partners in our network that support inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities: MHAC Statewide Network Meeting, May 29th from 10:00 - 11:30 am Join the Massachusetts...
Age-Friendly Funding Alert: BCBS of MA Foundation Special Initiatives, CHEF Grant Program, Grant Reminders
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following funding opportunities that help support inclusive age-and dementia friendly communities: Special Initiatives Grant Program, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation (proposals...
Health Affairs Policy Brief: Pillars, Policies, And Plausible Pathways Linking Digital Inclusion And Health Equity
Health Affairs published a policy brief framing digital inclusion as a social determinant of health and explores its links to health equity. The resource noted the value of internet access for employment, social, and medical needs of older adults, veterans, and people...
Executive Office of Elder Affairs Announces Supportive and Social Day Program Expansion Grant Awards
The Executive Office of Elder Affairs announced that 20 organizations representing 79 communities across the Commonwealth were awarded the Supportive and Social Day Program Expansion Grant. Funded by American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Home and Community-Based Services...
Massachusetts Organizations Receive Grants through Maine Council on Aging and Hannaford Supermarkets’ Connection, Health and Equity Through Food (CHEF) Program
In the first of two micro-grant cycles, the Maine Council on Aging (MCOA) has awarded nearly $376,000 through Hannaford Supermarkets’ Connection, Health and Equity Through Food (CHEF) program to 51 organizations in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, and New...
Age-Friendly Funding Alerts: Municipal Americans with Disabilities Act Grant is now open, Funding Reminders
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following funding opportunities that help support inclusive age-and dementia friendly communities: Municipal Americans with Disabilities Act Grant, application is due June 14th...