Lifeline Awareness Week and Emergency Broadband Benefit Program Promoted by Mass. Dept. of Telecom and Cable

by James Fuccione | Sep 24, 2021 | News and Updates

The Massachusetts Department of Telecommunications and Cable (MDTC) is recognizing Lifeline Awareness Week by sharing important information about two federal benefit programs that are available to help keep households connected to affordable telecommunications...

Upcoming Events in Healthy Aging: ReiMAgine Aging Summit, Caring for the Caregiver, MHAC Advisory Council

by James Fuccione | Sep 15, 2021 | News and Updates, Programs

The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative invites our stakeholders to check out the following upcoming events that promote the age- and dementia friendly community movement: ReiMAgine Age and Dementia Friendly Summit Join us for a virtual summit to IDENTIFY...

AARP Report: The American Rescue Plan & Older Adults – Opportunities and Resources for Local Leaders

by James Fuccione | Aug 11, 2021 | News and Updates

The American Rescue Plan & Older Adults: Opportunities and Resources for Local Leaders — a free, 31-page downloadable report prepared by Funkhouser & Associates in partnership with AARP — provides an overview of the Department of Treasury’s guidance and...

MHAC Encourages Participation in MAPC’s Digital Navigator Program RFI

by James Fuccione | Aug 11, 2021 | News and Updates

In partnership with municipalities, housing authorities, nonprofits, and private entities, the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) is working to address issues related to the barriers to accessing and using the internet (otherwise known as the Digital Divide)...

Mass. Receives Four 2021 AARP Community Challenge Grants

by James Fuccione | Jul 28, 2021 | News and Updates

For the fifth annual AARP Community Challenge, AARP received more than 3,500 applications from nonprofits and government entities, resulting in a highly competitive selection process. Nearly $3.2 million is being distributed to fund 244 quick-action projects across...