Age-Friendly Funding Alert: Massachusetts Service Alliance’s COVID-19 Resiliency Grant

by James Fuccione | Aug 26, 2020 | News and Updates

In response to the current COVID-19 pandemic crisis, The Massachusetts Service Alliance (MSA) announces the release of a Request for Proposals for COVID-19 relief efforts. MSA seeks to award grants of up to $4,000 to support volunteer community service projects and...

AARP Announces Community Challenge 2020 Grantees

by James Fuccione | Aug 20, 2020 | News and Updates

For the fourth annual AARP Community Challenge, AARP received more than 2,800 applications from nonprofits and government entities, resulting in a highly competitive selection process. A total of more than $2.4 million is being distributed to fund 184 quick-action...

Partnerships to Improve Food Access in Boston Highlighted by National League of Cities

by James Fuccione | Aug 19, 2020 | News and Updates

Through the leadership of the Boston Age Strong Commission, and in partnership with a list of municipal departments, transportation providers and dedicated community-based organizations, the city stitched together an innovative response to food access needs during...

Tufts Health Plan Foundation Pledges $1 Million to Support Racial and Social Justice

by James Fuccione | Aug 13, 2020 | News and Updates

Tufts Health Plan Foundation announced it has committed $1 million to support investments on issues facing diverse communities. The funds will go to the New Commonwealth Racial Equity and Social Justice Fund, the Latino Legacy Fund and the Asian Community Fund. The $1...

MHAC’s COVID-19 Updates and Resources: 8/13/20

by James Fuccione | Aug 12, 2020 | News and Updates

In addition to an evolving COVID-19 resource page, MHAC is continuing to collect and share updates on COVID-19 from state government, federal agencies like the Centers for Disease Control, and other key stakeholders. These updates are to help and inform a wide range...