With this issue we celebrate our collective achievements of 2021. As you will read in Sankofa Stories: The Next Chapter, “I am because we are” is an apt description of the relationship between Village Movement California and all our member villages. Contents • Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion – Sankofa Stories: The Next Chapter • Ashby Read More
Villages and Activism Our village movement is an assemblage of activists working to raise awareness about the needs of older adults. Influencing your local and regional aging services network is an important strategy to take on. Read newsletter here: http://villagemovementcalifornia.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/October-2021-Newsletter.pdf > > Back to NEWS Archive
The Stage is Set With the groundwork laid for the next phase in the growth of the village movement, the stage is set for an organizational transition where we have a recognized voice in aging services in California. Read newsletter here: September2021CHcd (villagemovementcalifornia.org) Contents • Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion – LGBT Inclusive Villages • National Read More
What’s Next Our REIMAGINE Convening generated conversations and ideas to help us increase the visibility of villages in California. Now it is time to harness what we reimagined and turn our energies to growing our movement and being an innovative voice for older Californians Highlights from the convening, a call to action to scale our Read More
Details about Reimagine’s workshops, a story of one village’s re-opening, and an introduction to a new trusted advisor, myNurse.ai.
Reimagine! As we emerge from what we hope has been the worst of the pandemic, villages will celebrate the creativity and resourcefulness they employed this past year even as they look ahead to the possibilities of the future. Our Annual Conference will explore the changing village and how it can evolve Read newsletter here: Apr Read More
Turning the Page: Vaccines are Here! Have you had your shot yet? Perhaps you’ve already had both doses or have an upcoming appointment. As more of us become better protected against COVID-19, we are cautiously looking forward to the new normal and the opportunities it will bring. What are your plans? Also, happy Women’s History Read More
Inclusion & Equity, Not Isolation This is the third goal in the Governor’s Master Plan for Aging. It gives us the opportunity to participate, broaden our vision as a movement, and expand our model to encompass diverse communities across our state. Inclusion & Equity, Not Isolation is the theme and encompasses villages’ place in the Read More
2021 – A Year For Hope Welcome to 2021! With the upheaval in our nation’s capital, and our concerns about the state of our country, the challenges of COVID-19, and our individual needs and wishes, we encourage everyone to focus on staying safe, staying well, and helping where you can. We will get through this. Read More
2020 – The Year That Was We are glad to see the back of 2020 and look forward to a more agreeable 2021. That said, we have learned so much about our own capabilities and creativity. Let’s use our newfound strengths to propel us forward toward a bright future for all our villages. . Our Read More