Controversial ‘Public Charge’ Proposed Rule Draws Comments from State Officials, Orgs

by James Fuccione | Dec 10, 2018 | News and Updates

A controversial proposed rule submitted on October 10 by the Trump administration – via draft regulation changes under the Department of Homeland Security –  sought to amend “public charge” policies that determine how the use of public benefits impact a...

New Investments from Tufts HP Foundation Build on Age-Friendly Momentum in Local Communities

by James Fuccione | Nov 21, 2018 | News and Updates

Twenty-seven local organizations each will receive a grant of up to $10,000 from Tufts Health Plan Foundation’s new Momentum Fund. The fund was established to foster new ideas and support cities and towns in their efforts to make their communities better places to...

Call for Letters of Interest to Serve as a Dementia Friendly MA Ambassador

by James Fuccione | Nov 16, 2018 | Programs

Dementia Friendly Massachusetts (DFM) is currently seeking a person(s) knowledgeable about the field of dementia to serve as an ambassador(s) to augment DFM’s staff outreach to cultural and linguistic minority communities and leaders. A limited stipend will be...

Age-Friendly Funding Opportunity: MassDevelopment’s ‘Commonwealth Places’

by James Fuccione | Nov 7, 2018 | News and Updates

MassDevelopment’s “Commonwealth Places” is a funding mechanism to advance community-driven placemaking in downtown and neighborhood commercial districts throughout Massachusetts. Placemaking is a process through which people in communities work together to improve...

MassTrails Program Launched at MassDOT ‘Moving Together’ Conference

by James Fuccione | Nov 7, 2018 | Data and Reports, News and Updates

MassTrails seeks to expand and connect the Commonwealth’s networks of off-road, shared-use pathways and recreational trails for all users across Massachusetts by providing matching grants, technical assistance and resources to individuals, municipalities, non-profits,...