General Questions

Q: What is a Village? 

A: Villages are nonprofit, grassroots, membership organizations that are redefining aging by being a key resource to community members wishing to age in place.  Villages are a social support network for their members that provide necessary services, (such as transportation, technology assistance, running errands to the pharmacy and grocery store), community engagement activities and other important resources crucial to aging interdependently.  A Village reflects the community it serves and transforms the "Silver Tsunami" of aging baby boomers into a "silver reservoir" that grows and strengthens its community.

Q: How can I look up a Village?

A: You can do this by going to our Village Map and searching by city, state, or Village name. Be sure to select "Country" first, as was are international!

Q: How does a Village benefit the broader community that it serves? 

A: Villages form key partnerships, provide services and are an important resource to strengthening its community.  Villages are a community based model that provide a coordinated and comprehensive approach to engaging and meeting the needs of their members.  Village members are a valuable resource that engage in projects to improve their communities through volunteering, advocating and creating solutions to community issues.

Q: Do Villages impact the social determinants of health for their members and community? 

A: Villages do impact the social determinants of health.  They are a resource for growing the social support networks of their members.  Villages assist in the overall coordination of care.  The lives and health of members are impacted by better access to health care services and increased confidence in their ability to live independently and have a better quality of life. 

Q: How do I become a member of Village to Village? 

A: To become a member of VtVN, simply click "Join" on the menu above, scroll down to "Member Signup" and fill out the corresponding information about your organization. To see a full list of all membership tiers, pricing and to sign up check out the Member Benefits page.