$15 Million Awarded through the Community Transit Grant Program

by James Fuccione | May 14, 2025 | News and Updates

The Healey-Driscoll Administration recently announced a total of over $14.8 million through MassDOT’s Fiscal Year 2025 Community Transit Grant Program (CTGP) for municipalities, Councils on Aging, Regional Transit Authorities, and nonprofit organizations. The funding...

Wealth Gaps in the Golden Years: Economic Insecurity for Older Adults in a High-Cost State

by James Fuccione | May 14, 2025 | Uncategorized

Across the nation, many older adults struggle to make ends meet: the Elder Index from UMass Boston’s Gerontology Institute shows about 30 percent of older households lack the income needed to cover basic expenses and remain in their homes. Whether Massachusetts fares...

Age-Friendly Funding Alerts: Municipal ADA Grant Program

by James Fuccione | May 14, 2025 | News and Updates

The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following funding opportunities that support inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities: Municipal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Improvement Grant Program, Massachusetts Office on...

MHAC Urges Support for Legislation to Promote Broadband Access for Low-Income Consumers

by James Fuccione | May 7, 2025 | News and Updates

The Massachusetts Legislature’s Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy recently held a public hearing on a list of bills that included H.3527 & S.2318, An Act preserving broadband service for low-income consumers.  The Massachusetts...

Point32Health Foundation Promotes Beth Chandler to Executive Director and Names Kristin Lewis as President

by James Fuccione | May 7, 2025 | News and Updates

The Point32Health Foundation today announced that it has promoted Beth Chandler to executive director and has named Kristin Lewis as Foundation president. Chandler joined the Point32Health Foundation last spring as director of community investments.  Prior to joining...