The Village to Village Network is a national organization supporting community-based, nonprofit organizations of caring neighbors who support seniors as they age. Local "Villages" connect members to a wide array of practical support services and social connections that enable older adults to enjoy a rich, independent, and healthy quality of life when they choose to age in their homes and communities. Villages build a sense of community and offer resources, services, programs, and activities, including social and educational programs, health and wellness activities and volunteer assistance with transportation, light home maintenance, and technology coaching.
There are currently 2 villages in Vermont, serving seniors in the Mt. Mansfield and Lamoille Valley areas. Several Shelburne area residents attended a recent presentation about Village to Village and are meeting to discuss the concept and the merits of developing a Shelburne area village. One of the first steps will be to identify needs in our community and how we can partner with existing agencies to better meet these needs. If you're interested, please join us for an exploratory discussion on Monday, Nov. 14 from 6 – 7:30 at the Pierson Library.
More information about the Village To Village Network nationally and in Vermont are available at:
• Mt Mansfield Village Website: www.mountmansfieldvillages.org
• The Mt Mansfield Village backstory: www.mountmansfieldvillages.org/pages/10012-back-story
• Lamoille Neighbors Website: www.lamoilleneighbors.org
• National Village to Village Website: www.vtvnetwork.org
• An Across the Fence 12-minute video: https://youtu.be/xSNdxnV6fJQ
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