From Policy to Progress: National Lessons from Community-led Housing Advocacy in Massachusetts

by James Fuccione | Jul 16, 2025 | News and Updates

Smart Growth Alliance (SGA) is a national organization working through research, advocacy, and direct community support on issues including housing and land use, transportation, and economic development. SGA recently released a report on their technical assistance...

Old Colony Planning Commission Region Joins the Age-Friendly Network

by James Fuccione | Jul 16, 2025 | News and Updates

The Old Colony Planning Council (OCPC) is pleased to announce its official enrollment in the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities, as a regional entity. This follows the Health Equity Partnership of North Central Massachusetts (CHNA-9) as the second...

Age-Friendly Funding Alerts: Project Bread, Advancing Community-Driven Mental Health, MBI

by James Fuccione | Jul 16, 2025 | Uncategorized

The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following funding opportunities that support inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities: Community Power Grants, Project Bread (LOI due July 21st) Project Bread is accepting applications...

MassDOT Announces $6.8 Million in Shared Streets & Spaces Program Awards

by James Fuccione | Jul 8, 2025 | Uncategorized

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is awarding $6.8 million to 34 municipalities and two Regional Transit Authorities (RTAs) as part of the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s Shared Streets and Spaces Program. The program provides project funding...

Mass. Healthy Aging Collaborative Receives Grant from the Philanthropic Arm of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan, Point32Health Foundation

by James Fuccione | Jul 2, 2025 | News and Updates

The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative (MHAC) is proud to announce that the organization received a $70,000 general operating grant from Point32Health Foundation. The funds support community-led approaches, along with regional and statewide collaborations,...