Allies in Aging Blog

Everything we do is grounded in our Allies in Aging core values. Our core values guide the everyday choices we make in how we care for others and support one another. Last summer, Allies in Aging became a new organization. As a new team and board of directors, we have done the critical and fun work over the last several months to develop our Allies in Aging core values. We are really proud of them and excited to share them with the communities we serve. For you all, our

Erika Purington, CEO Allies in Aging I have always been drawn to civic engagement and volunteering, to jumping in and getting things done for a worthy cause. I am very often the first to raise my hand when help is requested, especially when the need is aligned with one of my strengths. What is civic engagement? Basically, it is showing up for your community. Paying attention to what is going on, caring about other people, and doing small or big things to make your neighbo