Mission:
SLO Village Movement is a non-profit, membership organization focused on empowering older adults to sustain independence and continue living lives of purpose and promise through social connection, personal growth, community-minded support, and helpful services.
Vision:
We envision creating an age-friendly movement where ALL stages of life offer meaningful opportunities for growth, connection, and joy.
About the SLO Village Movement:
SLO Village Movement (also known as SLO Village or SVM) was founded in 2016 by a group of active older adults in SLO County who wanted their retirement years to be engaging and purposeful. Our Village is part of the grassroots “Village Movement” that began in Beacon Hill, MA, in 2002. There are now over 350 Villages internationally and just over 50 throughout the state of California.
Where is SLO Village Movement?
SLO Village Movement is not a retirement facility or assisted living community. "It is a way of living, rather than a place to live". A village is a membership organization that connects older adults to the community, programming, and expertise they need to continue living lives of purpose and promise.
SLO Village Movement is a community-minded group of individuals created by members and volunteers living in their homes throughout the Central Coast. SLO Village Movement serves residents in San Luis Obispo County with most of our members residing in the San Luis Obispo City limits. Contact our office to see if your city resides within our geographic area.
Belonging to the International Village Movement
The Village Movement is a grassroots concept that has over 350 villages throughout the world. It is a new model designed to encourage and enable at-home independence and community connection for older adults. For many, it has meant being able to live out their lives in their own homes and neighborhoods rather than relocating to assisted living or nursing homes or moving closer to children.
The Village to Village Network
SLO Village Movement joined the Village to Village Network in 2015. There are over 350 Villages in this network. Through this network, Villages share their knowledge, experience, and expertise with other Villages to help them grow and thrive...More
California Village Movement
SLO Village Movement is a founding member of Village Movement California. There are 50 Villages statewide, more than in any other state. The focus of Village Movement California is to create visibility and sustainability for California Villages.
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Membership
Members pay an annual fee to attend all social events and/or have access to volunteer-supported services. These services include transportation to medical appointments, computer help, or something as simple as changing a light bulb are available. Many social members of the SLO Village movement are active volunteers – utilizing the “neighbors helping neighbors” concept. More
Volunteers
Villages tend to be “volunteer first,” which means that they prefer to use volunteers to deliver services. Villages provide “one-call does it all” support and problem-solving for their members. Volunteers provide transportation, assistance with shopping and household chores, gardening, light home repairs, and maintenance for members. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please complete our Volunteer Application. More...
Contacts
Village Office:
(805) 242-6440 [email protected]
Co-Executive Directors:
Tami Newcomb [email protected]
Corene Canaan [email protected]
Board of Directors
Nicki Edwards, President; [email protected]
Jan Cordone, Secretary, [email protected]
Will Triplettl, Treasurer [email protected]
Dave Kuykendall, [email protected]
Sally Kruger, [email protected]
Sue Roberts, [email protected]
Jan Cordone [email protected]
Ray Riordan [email protected]
SLO Village Movement in the News!
The Tribune
BY NICK WILSON
OCTOBER 30, 2017 6:53 PM
Seniors finding it difficult to handle daily tasks like completing minor home repairs, using a computer or reading the newspaper can now reach out for help through a new nonprofit called SLO Village.
Based on a model that started in Boston in 2002, organized support systems referred to as “villages” ...Read More
Morro Bay Life
Morro Bay
April 15, 2019
Perhaps you've heard the term it takes a village, well, taking that to heart, the organization SLO
Village has stepped up to the plate to help provide services
for seniors. This is not The Villages retirement community,
” explained Sally Kruger, board member, and it isn't just for San Luis Obispo." ... Read More
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Gala Pride
Gala News
May 29 2024
Aging is a difficult part of everyone’s life. It’s even more difficult when we are alone or don’t have anyone to help us with what used to be simple tasks. As we age, we oen lose family,
friends, give up driving or have medical issues and become isolated. This can be especially
dicult in the LGBTQ+ ... Read More