September ushers in Rosh Hashanah, the New Year for our Jewish members and volunteers. May it be sweet! It’s also time to celebrate the histories and cultures of Latino Californians who contribute greatly to our state’s economy and caregiving system. Villages are, by definition, rooted in community and culture and we are strengthened by the Read More
As we expand our knowledge and understanding of what threatens peoples’ health, we have to add the lack of social connections. When we are isolated and lonely our health is at risk. A key reason people join villages is for the wonderful social connections they offer to members and volunteers. In this issue: The Lack Read More
CONFERENCE RECAP: Over 100 village leaders, stakeholders, and sponsors joined the Village Movement California staff and board in Oakland at our annual conference. From the Executive Director Earlier this month, 110 village leaders and stakeholders joined the Village Movement California staff and board in Oakland at our annual conference, Fulfilling Our Potential. The Read More
Village Movement California is five years old this month. We’ve come a long way from our beginnings and look forward to the next five as we expand the village movement in California. In this issue: Learnings from the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Workshop Series: Ashby Village Spotlight on the Village Movement California Conference Social Read More
National Volunteer Week, April 16-22, is an opportunity to applaud the thousands of volunteers who provide critical support to village members every day across California. We salute you and your invaluable role in your villages. In this issue: DEIB – Learnings from the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Workshop Series: San Francisco Village Celebrating Our Read More
Let’s join the Women’s History Alliance during Women’s History Month in “…honoring women in every community who have devoted their lives and talents to producing art, pursuing truth, and reflecting the human condition decade after decade.” In this issue: DEIB – Learnings from the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Workshop Series: Pasadena Village Introducing Patrick Read More
Black History Month embodies love and justice. Love is both a noun and a verb, with feelings of affection and concern toward others and actions to care for them. Justice rooted in love is a transformative force. Joined together they build a strong foundation for the social good our villages provide. In this issue: DEI Read More
Village Movement California is dedicated to providing villages with the tools and information they need to navigate and support healthy growth and sustainable change. The new year brings opportunities to expand our village communities in exciting new directions. In this issue: Inaugural DEI Training Institute and What’s Next How to Read Without Using Your Eyes Read More
2022 Accomplishments, Customized Fliers, and More! Yes, the year flew by and here we are in the flurry of holiday preparations and end-ofyear tasks. We wish all our California Villages the happiest and safest of celebrations! Contents • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion • 2022 Village Movement California Accomplishments in Review • Request for Information – Read More
The needs of middle-income older adults, meetings with legislators, preventing fraud during the Medicare enrollment period. The Missing or Forgotten Middle refers to older adults whose incomes are too high for Medicaid/MediCal and too low to purchase in-home care or cover assisted living costs. Our villages serve many of these people and funders and legislators Read More