A volunteer led grassroots movement that aims to support older adults who choose to age-in-place. The idea is simple: neighbor helping neighbor


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A volunteer led grassroots movement that aims to support older adults who choose to age-in-place. The idea is simple: neighbor helping neighbor.

  • A volunteer led grassroots movement that aims to support older adults who choose to age-in-place. The idea is simple: neighbor helping neighbor.

  • Communities design their own Village model based on their unique make up, interests, and needs. Some choose an intergenerational model.

  • Services may include social engagement and a variety of support services.

  • The possibilities are endless.



One or two people talk about this concept with their neighbors.

  • One or two people talk about this concept with their neighbors.

  • They form a planning committee.

  • The committee decides on a preferred Village structure.

  • The committee develops the essential elements of the Village (governance, main goals, communications strategies etc.)

  • The process may take 18-24 months.



Structured

  • Structured

  • Independent

  • 501 (c )(3)

  • Board with officers

  • Hired staff

  • Carried its own insurance

  • Members pay dues



  • Volunteer transportation

  • Referrals to service (vetted, member recommended, partner businesses)

  • Social activities (meeting at local café, featured speakers, walking groups, book clubs)

  • Limited in-home support (meals, laundry, home repairs, pet care and more)

  • Computer help

  • Friendly calling and visiting



12 active

  • 12 active

  • (self identify, offer programs and/or services)

  • 8 in development

  • (a planning groups meets regularly to decide on the character of their village)

  • 8 in “seed” stage

  • (one or two people state they would like to start a village)



Bannockburn NAN

  • Bannockburn NAN

  • Burning Tree Village

  • Cabin John

  • Chevy Chase At Home

  • Greater Farmland Senior Village

  • Little Falls Village

  • Mill Creek Village

  • Olney Home For Life

  • Potomac Community Village

  • Silver Spring Village (20910)

  • Town of Garrett Park Senior Committee

  • Village of Takoma Park (20912)



Bethesda Place

  • Bethesda Place

  • Bethesda Metro Area Village

  • Bradley Hills Village

  • Maplewood Community

  • Montgomery Square citizen Association

  • Muslim Community Center (20905)

  • Sandy Spring Friends Hosue

  • Wyngate Community



Dufief Community (20878)

  • Dufief Community (20878)

  • City of Gaithersburg

  • Good Hope Union Church (20905)

  • Montgomery Square Citizen Association.

  • St. Camillus Church (20906)

  • Montgomery Village

  • Peach Orchard Heights Civic Assoc.(20905)

  • University Towers Condominiums (20902)





COF can serve as link to diverse and underserved groups.

  • COF can serve as link to diverse and underserved groups.

  • Local COF are serving their aging members differently.

  • Some COF have established a comprehensive response to aging in place (For example St. Andrews).

  • Working with the liaison to faith communities to learn from successful COF models and identify COF needs.

  • Working with COF (such as Muslim Community Center and St. Camillus) to adapt the Village concept to a faith based aging in place model.





Village to Village Network: We are members and share this resources with county villages.

  • Village to Village Network: We are members and share this resources with county villages.

  • Washington Area Villages Exchange: We are active participants in developing the WAVE database and website and in workshop planning.

  • Maryland Community of Practice: Biannual meeting of Maryland Villages facilitated by Carol Cober (Westat) and Maureen Cavaiola (Chesapeake At Home).

  • Village Ride: A grant funded pilot program that coordinates volunteer transportation rides for 5 Villages.

  • Montgomery County website

  • Montgomery County BCC Regional Service Center: Able to offer limited space and office support.

  • Village Blueprint: Currently under revisions.

  • Media and academic journals.



For more information:

  • For more information:

  • Pazit Aviv

  • Village Coordinator

  • Area Agency on Aging

  • Health and Human Services

  • pazit.aviv@montgomerycoutymd.gov

  • 240-777-1231



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