AARP Massachusetts Bestows ‘Andrus Award for Community Service’ to Age-Friendly New Bedford Volunteer

by James Fuccione | Aug 11, 2020 | News and Updates

George Smith has been selected by AARP, the nonprofit organization for people 50 and older, to receive the 2020 AARP Massachusetts Andrus Award for Community Service — the Association’s most prestigious and visible state volunteer award for community service....

Community Care Corps 23 Grant Awards Include Berkshire-based organization

by James Fuccione | Jul 29, 2020 | News and Updates

Community Care Corps is announcing the grantees of a new and unprecedented program to help older adults, persons with disabilities, and family caregivers. This momentous leap forward will help countless people and will have a lasting impact not just on the families...

Governor Signs Bill Allowing All Residents to Vote by Mail in 2020 Elections

by James Fuccione | Jul 9, 2020 | News and Updates

Massachusetts this week became the latest state to allow all residents to vote by mail in any 2020 election, with no excuse needed. The Mass. Healthy Aging Collaborative encourages communities working to become age-friendly to promote this option among their older...

Age-Friendly Funding Alert: AARP Community Challenge Now Accepting COVID-19 Response Submissions

by Stephen Suplita | Apr 29, 2020 | News and Updates

The AARP Community Challenge provides small grants to fund “quick-action” projects that can help communities become more livable for people of all ages. Applications are being accepted for projects to improve housing, transportation, public space,...

‘Good Neighbors’ Service in Greater Boston Matches Older Adults and Volunteers

by Stephen Suplita | Apr 20, 2020 | News and Updates

Nesterly, an intergenerational homesharing platform, in partnership with the City of Boston, created a new, free service called Good Neighbors. Good Neighbors supports older adults who must stay home as a result of COVID-19 by matching them with volunteers to fulfill...