by James Fuccione | Mar 18, 2026 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
AARP conducted a survey of registered voters 30 and older across Massachusetts, which highlights who caregivers are, the challenges they face and the solutions that can make a difference. AARP estimates that there are over 1.4 million family caregivers age 18 and...
by James Fuccione | Mar 18, 2026 | News and Updates
The Healey-Driscoll Administration and MassHousing recently announced the launch of a new, statewide accessory dwelling unit (ADU) loan program for Massachusetts homeowners. The new ADU loan program, announced last December, will provide second mortgages of up to...
by James Fuccione | Mar 18, 2026 | News and Updates
The Purpose Prize from AARP honors extraordinary older Americans who put their purpose into action to support AARP’s mission of empowering people to choose how they live as they age. Winners receive $75,000 and a year of organizational support from AARP to grow the...
by James Fuccione | Mar 18, 2026 | Data and Reports
The Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University released the report “America’s Rental Housing 2026” along with interactive maps and data. The report shows the number of renters with cost burdens has reached another record high, rents for...
by James Fuccione | Mar 11, 2026 | Uncategorized
The demand for programs that connect residents to the digital world is still high – and philanthropy continues to step in to fill the huge gaps that have been left by federal funding programs that have been canceled or stalled. Essex County Community Foundation (ECCF)...
