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
Caregiving Support Most caregivers in the U.S. are family members who are stretching to add the care of a loved one to their existing responsibilities. Our villages are uniquely positioned to give care to their caregiver members, supporting them and welcoming their loved ones in village activities. Read on to learn more about caregiving support. Read More
Civic Engagement Along with challenges around COVID-19, fires, air quality, and the personal obligations we must continue to meet, we add the Election. It is coming up fast. Fortunately, California is doing much to make voting easier in 2020, from early voting options in some counties, to multiple ways to cast our ballots. See the Read More
Disaster Preparedness Fire season is here, heralded by thousands of lightening strikes and fires. Some evacuations are underway around the state, complicated by the challenges of COVID19. Rolling blackouts are occurring as the State’s power grid is stretched in an enduring heatwave. Please review your emergency plans and read on to learn about new resources Read More
Telling Our Story A story is a powerful vehicle for communication, particularly when introducing a concept like our village model that can be challenging for people to grasp. We have an opportunity now to tell the village story in a short, compelling video to help villages introduce themselves to prospective members and community partners. And Read More
A Community of Communities It is heartening to be part of such a vibrant and innovative movement as our villages, their leaders, members, and volunteers come together to build on the founding principles that guide us all. Here’s to all of you in our Community of Communities and the great work you are doing. We Read More
A Letter from the Executive Director I want to acknowledge my position as a White woman writing about race. As the leader of Village Movement California, it’s important to share my thoughts with you, and to acknowledge that I do not face racism. I’ve been learning about our country’s history and my own Whiteness for Read More
What’s Next: Navigating California’s Re-opening As California looks into the post-pandemic unknown along with the rest of the world, we find ourselves joining together even as we are kept apart. Villages are stepping forward with courage and creativity to support their members. There is every indication that their pioneering efforts will continue to expand their Read More