The Village Movement American Planning Association May 30, 2014

W hat Makes a “Village” Grassroots Membership Organization Self-Governing Self Supporting Volunteerism Consolidator of Services Strategic Partners Focus on the Whole Person

Staying in your own home... in the neighborhood you love... A non-profit, membership organization created and run by people 50 and over. One stop shopping: Offers everything and anything members want to enhance and make their lives easier Members are the driving force behind all actions the “Village’ takes. Strategic Partners are critical- Work with all resources

Concierge Assistance in Living Community Building Villages are consumer-driven no matter how they were founded, funded, or staffed.

Grassroots Organization Memberships Individual/Household Membership Plus: Low/mod income elders Average: $450 individual $650 household Membership Plus low/moderate income memberships $110/yr and $250 credit

Neighbor Helping Neighbor: volunteers and community providers Top 5 services utilized and offered by volunteers o Recreation/Fitness o Transportation o Reassurance Calls o Friendly Visitor o Healthcare Advocacy Top 5 services utilized : paid providers o Home maintenance/repair o Home health/personal care o Housekeeping o Transportation o In home technologies

Village Revenue Sources w w w. v t v N E T W O R K. o r g

Village Business Models Grassroots, non profit, stand alone Parent organization supported Hub and SpokeVillage with Timebank Most common structure Expands existing service agency reach Growing model to serve larger region Same as grassroots structure Combination of paid staff and volunteers Parent org = fiscal agent for back office support Multiple Villages share costs and back office support Utilizes reciprocity for coordination of volunteers Heavy reliance on volunteers and strategic community partners Utilizes volunteers; ability to provide higher level care services Hub provides capacity and brand for spokes Heavy use of volunteers for member services; neighbor to neighbor w w w. v t v N E T W O R K. o r g

Why is the Village Model the Right Model Now?

Because there are more people age 65 and older than in any time in our history. US Residents Over Age 65: In 2006 there were 37 million In 2030 there will be 71.5 million Age Wave Opportunities 71.5 MILLION

Because we are craving community and companionship that decreases isolation and gives meaning to our lives.

Because we cannot build enough senior communities and retirement facilities to house all of us. It would take too long and cost too much.

Because 90% of people age 60 and older say they want to age in their own homes and communities.

Enables communities and individuals to establish, and effectively manage, Villages initiated and inspired by their members Village to Village Network by Villages for Villages

District of Columbia Existing Villages (144 total open and operating known to VtV Network) Source: Beacon Hill Village TA Database and NCB Capital Impact Analysis Communities Engaged in Village

25,000 members in 144 Villages 125 groups developing Villages In 39 States and 3 other countries 210 VtV Network Members currently

VtVN Member Benefits Forums Document Library Funding resources News and Updates on Villages Searchable US map Monthly Webinars Discounted, custom website to manage membership and service requests to efficiently operate a Village

Quality of Life Impacts Stats from the UC Berkeley Research Project 52.5% agree their quality of life has improved 44.7% agree they feel happier than they used to 32.7% agree they feel healthier than they used to These three statements together create the “health and quality of life score”

Villages and the Future Research Public Policy Advocacy w w w. v t v N E T W O R K. o r g

“The community as a whole will strengthen if its oldest residents stay put and local resources are engaged in a network of support.” Skyline newspaper editorial, 10/16/08

Speaker Contacts Dorian Block Manager, Age-friendly New York City The New York Academy of Medicine Mary Blumberg Program Manager Atlanta Regional Commission Judy Willett National Director Village to Village Network w w w. v t v N E T W O R K. o r g