by James Fuccione | Jun 18, 2025 | News and Updates
AARP announced the newest recipients of their annual Community Challenge Grant that spanned three categories – Flagship Awards, Demonstration Grants and Capacity-Building Micro-Grants. Congratulations to the Massachusetts grantees listed below: Flagship Grant...
by James Fuccione | Dec 11, 2024 | News and Updates
Loneliness and isolation among older Americans have mostly returned to pre-pandemic rates, but that still means more than one third of people age 50 to 80 feel lonely, and nearly as many feel isolated, a new national study shows. The new findings, from a review of six...
by James Fuccione | Aug 21, 2024 | Conferences, News and Updates
The Coalition to Build Community and End Loneliness in MA proudly recognizes September 28th, 2024, as Good Neighbor Day of Action. This day serves as a catalyst for forging longer term connections and improving social health in our communities. Loneliness affects many...
by James Fuccione | Jun 19, 2024 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
In its mission to promote place-based strategies for health and wellness, Healthy Places by Design has compiled a list of resources to support socially connected communities. The Socially Connected Communities Resource Guides help community change agents easily access...
by James Fuccione | Nov 29, 2023 | News and Updates
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following funding opportunities that help promote and support inclusive age-and dementia friendly communities: Community Transit Grant Program Vehicle Cycle, MassDOT (deadline. Dec. 22)...
