At our 8th Annual Statewide Conference, Dr. Katrina “Katt” Polk, Executive Director of the DC Village Collaborative (DCVC), led one of our most talked-about sessions, asking a question that matters to every village: What does it take to build a village where everyone truly belongs, not just in theory, but in practice? DCVC, a coalition Read More
Our August newsletter is here! Inside, catch a note from Executive Director Carolyn Ross with all the details on our 8th Annual Statewide Village Conference in Arcadia this September, plus a roundup of recent press coverage on the village movement, a resource for members using wheelchair-accessible transportation, and a chance to weigh in on our Read More
Village Movement California, a leader in the national Village Movement, supports over 50 villages statewide and has worked with almost two dozen communities nationwide in recent years to navigate village development, building a network that spans diverse geographies — from rural communities to urban neighborhoods. We are proud that the American Public Health Association recently Read More
A recent NPR story on the rising number of solo agers spotlighted a growing national movement that Village Movement California is proud to be part of: the Villages. The story features The Village Common of Rhode Island, one of dozens of hyperlocal, largely volunteer-run villages across the country that help people stay independent as they Read More
Village Movement California is proud to stand alongside the Foundation for Social Connection, UCSF Northern California Coalition for Social Connection, Social Prescribing USA, Front Porch, and MetLife as partners in advancing social prescribing across California. Our Board Chair, Kate Hoepke, attended the recent SF Social Prescribing Vibrant Communities Workshop, where community leaders, physicians, and researchers Read More
Governor Newsom’s May Revision of the 2026-27 state budget proposes significant rollbacks for older Californians, including reinstating the Medi-Cal asset limit at $2,000, cuts to IHSS, restrictions on health care access for older immigrants, and reduced Adult Protective Services eligibility. These changes break commitments made under California’s Master Plan for Aging and threaten the progress Read More
The Village to Village Network in partnership with Rutgers University Hub for Aging Collaboration released preliminary findings from the 2025 National Census of Villages, offering the most comprehensive national look at the Village Movement since 2016. After 25 years, Villages are more vital than ever. The Census surveyed 245 Villages across 37 states, achieving Read More
Dear Village Movement California Community, It has been a busy and deeply rewarding time for Village Movement California (VMC), and I am glad to have the chance to share some of it with you. From national conference stages to promising new conversations about housing and care to our own statewide gathering on the horizon, Read More
The Harvard University Gazette is talking about the Village model! 🎓 Most older adults say they want to spend their golden years in their own homes. The reality is more complicated, says urban planning expert. In a new interview on aging in place, Harvard urban planning professor Ann Forsyth called villages “a successful example” of Read More
Our network of California villages is growing! Welcome, Mt. Diablo Village! Serving adults 55+ in Walnut Creek with social activities, wellness programs, and vetted volunteers for rides, tech help, friendly check-ins, and more — Mt. Diablo Village is proving that community is the best care. A special shoutout to founding leader Ellen Osmundson for bringing Read More