For elders and younger disabled individuals who are frail, being in their own home provides security and a very important sense of independence. Elder Services of Worcester Area, Inc.'s mission is to help Elders, Disabled Individuals, and their Caregivers obtain essential services so that they can remain at home with dignity and independence for as long as safely possible. Elder Services of Worcester Area, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit agency and is one of twenty-seven Aging Services Access Points in Massachusetts. Building on more than two decades of experience, our organization is an expert in community based, long term care, assisting elders over the age of sixty and younger disabled individuals in the Greater Worcester area since 1974. Service Area: Auburn, Barre, Boylston, Grafton, Hardwick, Holden, Leicester, Millbury, New Braintree, Oakham, Paxton, Rutland, Shrewsbury, West Boylston & Worcester. The Protective Services Program also includes Northboro, Southboro, Westboro, Marlboro & Hudson. The Agency and its programs receive funds administered through the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs; and federal financial support under the Older Americans Act provided by the Central Massachusetts Agency on Aging. Other funders include the United Way of Central Massachusetts, Greater Worcester Community Foundation, local Councils on Aging & governments, participant donations, grants, foundations and individual support. We also contract with Senior Care Organizations, One Care Organizations and other health insurance providers. www.800ageinfo.com 1-800-AGE-INFO

2Life Communities was founded in 1965 to provide affordable, supportive housing for low-income older adults. Grounded in Jewish values, 2Life is open to seniors of all backgrounds and is home to a diverse population of 1,500 residents. Our Mission: To give every senior the opportunity to live a full life of connection and purpose in a dynamic, supportive environment—we call this aging in community. With chronic loneliness identified as the biggest health hazard for aging adults, our model is critical in promoting healthy aging. Properties: • Our Brighton campus with three attached buildings—Ulin, Leventhal, and Kurlat houses—serves 900 seniors in 700 apartments. • Two properties in Newton—Golda Meir House and Coleman House—serve 437 seniors in 345 apartments. • One property in Framingham—Shillman House—serves 163 seniors in 150 units. • We maintain our properties to the highest standards with on-site maintenance and emergency response in each building 24/7/365. Our Residents: • The average age of 2Life residents is 80. • The average income of 2Life residents living in subsidized units (93% of all residents) is $16,137/year. • Residents come from 25 countries and speak 22 primary languages. Our Programs and Services: • Resident Services Coordinators (RSCs) help residents get the support they need to live independently. RSCs are culturally competent and fluent in the languages spoken by our residents, and promote resident-led activities such as book groups and current events discussions. • Each 2Life community has a staffed Fitness Center where we provide residents with skills to prevent falls, mitigate arthritis and osteoporosis, manage chronic diseases and remain active. • Intergenerational programs include extensive volunteer opportunities with local schools and colleges. • Promoting lifelong learning through workshops, lectures, art, music and other cultural appreciation events.

Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services is a non-profit agency that provides information, services, and advocacy to help older adults live independently in the setting of their choice. Our mission is focused on helping people Age in Place, regardless of income level. We help thousands of older adults, caregivers, and people with disabilities in our service communities, often working with them in their homes to assess needs and coordinate assistance. The following are some of our most popular programs: Aging Information Center-- Provides free advice and guidance for anyone facing challenges of aging, caregiving and disability. Our elder care advisors connect people with a wide range of services, at the agency and in the community. Meals on Wheels: Delivers meals to Cambridge and Somerville age 60 and over. Voluntary donation requested. Home Care: Provides case management and services to Cambridge and Somerville residents age 60 and over who need assistance to live independently and safely. Common services such as meal prep, transportation, and personal care. Case management is free. Other services are state-subsidized, with copayments on a sliding fee scale based on income. Adult Family Care: Helps adults receive care from friends and family, by providing training, compensation, and ongoing support for live-in caregivers. Free for MassHealth-eligible adults who cannot live alone due to a medical diagnosis. Serves much of the Greater Boston Area. Adult Protective Services: Helps eliminate or alleviate abuse or neglect of adults age 60 and over. Services are accessed by calling the State Elder Abuse Hotline at 1-800-922-2275 and local caseworkers follow up.

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Metro Housing addresses and prevents homelessness in Boston by providing supports and services for families and individuals and helps them move along the pathway from homelessness to housing stability to economic security.

Easterseals Massachusetts is one of the states oldest non-profits bringing over 75 years of commitment, experience, and leadership to effectively resolving the various and challenging unmet needs of children and adults with disabilities. Our Mission: To ensure that all people with disabilities are empowered to reach their full potential so that children and adults with disabilities have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play. Programs and Services: Our occupational, physical and speech therapists, assistive technology specialists, as well as our youth, employment, and transition teams are experts in their fields and provide services in a wide range of settings. Easter Seals Massachusetts provides a variety of programs and services for children and adults with disabilities or special needs. Services may be offered in an individual's home, in the community or at our facility.

Mission The International Institute of New England (IINE) creates opportunities for refugees and immigrants to succeed through resettlement, education, career advancement and pathways to citizenship. History and Context Founded in Lowell, Massachusetts in 1918, IINE is one of the region’s largest and oldest service providers for new Americans. The International Institute serves 2,000 refugees and immigrants each year and has launched new programs to double the number of newcomers served to 4,000 within five years. In the past year, staff in our Boston, Lowell, and Manchester (NH) field offices provided resettlement, family reunification, education, career assistance, and legal services to people from 67 different countries. As the United States engages in a pitched debate about immigration policy, our work is critical to preserving the nation’s tradition of welcoming people of all backgrounds who cherish freedom, equality and hard work. IINE’s programs are particularly important to New England, which has a notable dependence on immigrant labor to grow its economy.

TaraVista Behavioral Health Center is an inpatient psychiatric hospital serving children, adolescents and adults. Our purpose is to provide compassionate, effective, inspiring care for those suffering from emotional distress and substance misuse. To deliver our care, we operate by our Vista Values: Visionary - We aspire to set the standard for how behavioral healthcare services are provided Integrity - We conduct ourselves in an honest and ethical manner Safety - We strive to provide a safe environment for patients and caregivers Transformational - We inspire our team members, our patients and their families to lead fulfilling lives Advocacy - We advocate for patients and the services we provide and work to decrease health disparities in our communities We are a growing healthcare organization and hiring clinical and operations staff for our state-of-the-art hospital which is only five years old. We are located in easy-to-access Devens, Massachusetts - 30 minutes from Worcester, Lowell, Concord, Lexington, and Gardner, and close proximity to Southern New Hampshire. Come help us reimagine care.

• Consulted with senior level staff regarding the planning and development of a new agency initiative. • Played a key role in writing and editing two grants which were submitted to local charitable foundations. • Assisted in writing a business plan for the program which received favorable reviews from the board of directors. • Developed a PowerPoint presentation successfully utilized by staff to seek individual donations.

We help seniors and disabled adults age with independence & dignity in the setting of their choice - most often their own homes and communities. We also support their caregivers, local & long distance, who want to do the right thing for their loved ones and need help and advice as they balance competing demands. A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, with a full and part time staff of over 135 and 700+ volunteers, we offer over 20 programs that support seniors, the adult disabled and the family members who care for them, including : Information & Resources - Free information about services & programs and referrals to appropriate resources. Community Care Management - Expertise, advice, linkages to services that enable older or disabled persons to age with dignity and provide peace of mind. Caregiver Support - Support & services to help caregivers maintain their commitment to caring for a loved one. Elder Protective Services - Allegations of abuse, financial exploitation, neglect or self neglect are investigated. Healthy Living - Classes for individuals who want to learn how to better manage their own health. Home Care - Services for people who need assistance to live independently at home. Legal Services - Free civil legal services through the Senior Citizen's Law Project (SCLP) for eligible residents. Money Management - Trained/supervised volunteers are matched with people who need help writing checks, balancing their checkbooks, budgeting monthly income, and running bank errands. Nursing Home Ombudsman - Advocacy for residents of nursing and rest homes. Senior Nutrition - The Meals on Wheels (MOW) and community dining centers and socialize over a nutritious meal. Health Benefits Counseling - Free health insurance information, counseling and assistance to Massachusetts residents with Medicare. Minuteman By Your Side - Our new fee-based Care Management Program.

Founded in 1971, WCCC is a non-profit program run by a board of directors comprised of parents, teachers and members of the community. Our families are members of the Wellesley, Babson, and Olin College and surrounding Wellesley communities. At the Early Childhood program, we care for and teach 100 infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Known for teacher longevity and high program quality, the center is located on the picturesque campus of Wellesley College. WCCC’s School Age program serves approximately 300 children who attend the Wellesley Public Schools. WCCC is well known for its caring, committed and talented professional staff and boasts a remarkably high teacher retention rate. With our emergent curriculum model, we create innovative, dynamic, safe and nurturing classroom communities.

RCAP Solutions is the go-to resource of sustained success for individuals, families, and the communities in which they live. Established in 1969 (as Rural Housing Improvement), RCAP Solutions has supported the power and potential of communities for over half a century as strategists of community-wide well-being. Dedicated to nurturing strength, resilience and confidence in those we serve, we engage communities in the realization of a collective vision, creating and implementing a plan to guide them to self-actualized and sustained success. As a dynamic and multi-faceted organization, our solutions coordinate services, resources, tools, technical assistance and education for communities to take ownership of their long term health and well-being from the ground up and the top down.