About Our Elders
In the United States, many elders struggle to find affordable, healthy, and supportive places to live.
Indigenous, Black, and other People of Color have faced generations of barriers to land ownership, economic opportunity, health care, and safe living environments, which continue to affect elders today.
It should come as no surprise that many of our elders have lived through deeper hardship than younger generations, though the struggle continues today in different forms.
The tactics may change, but the barriers to land, opportunity, health, and stability remain.
As our society moves forward, too many elders are left behind, even though they hold the knowledge, resilience, and wisdom our communities still depend on.
WHAT MASSACHUSETTS SHOULD KNOW!
Massachusetts is facing a major shift as more Baby Boomers reach retirement age than ever before. Millions have already left the workforce, and the number of older adults in the Commonwealth continues to grow (Pew Research, 2020; Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative, 2023).
While some retirees will be able to live comfortably, many will not. Massachusetts remains one of the most expensive states in the country, and studies show that a large number of older adults struggle to afford housing, utilities, food, and health care (Center for Retirement Research at Boston College, 2022; Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities, 2023).
More than one-third of residents say they plan to leave the state during retirement, but those with fewer resources often cannot relocate and are left to face rising housing costs, expensive utilities, limited transportation, declining health, and increasing difficulty affording healthy food and medical care (Mass Opportunity Alliance, 2023; U.S. Census data).
Without real solutions, more elders will be left struggling to meet basic needs, and the demand for affordable housing, healthy living environments, accessible health care, and supportive community will continue to grow.
EIN: 921154044
GMVP’s Justice in the Works
♥ Organic Food Sovereignty and Community Growing
♥ Net-Zero Green Homes Designed for Healthy Living
♥ Open Land for Stewardship, Farming, and Nature
♥ Access to Organic Food and Regenerative Agriculture
♥ Holistic, Alternative, and Culturally Rooted Wellness
♥ Education and Training Opportunities
♥ Regenerative / Organic Farm and Winter Greenhouse
♥ Eco-Educational Center and Sanctuary
♥ A welcoming community for marginalized elders, including Indigenous elders, elders of color, and 2SLGBTQIA+ elders
♥ A land-based community rooted in reverence for nature and sustainable living
Our Story & Mission
Creating a future where our elders are cherished, our environment is respected, and our collective spirit is strengthened
Founded in 2022, the Grandmothers Village Project became a reality after talks with many marginalized elders about housing and affordability. We found that many of these elders had illnesses and affordability issues with standard senior housing developments.
We decided to create eco-sustainable homes for our elders in a non-toxic environment in nature with permaculture farms, a winter greenhouse for fresh organic foods all year round, and an eco-education center and Sanctuary.
We are here to foster a healthy and sustainable environment; promote social, economic, and spiritual justice, and strengthen democracy for our BIPOC Elder Women/Grandmothers/fathers. We thank you for your support.
