Mission Statement
To enable seniors to continue living safely, independently, and with an enhanced quality of life in their own homes and communities as they age by providing access to support services and social programs.
Program Summary
Arlington Neighborhood Village helps older adults age in place safely in their own homes by providing access to volunteer support and social connection. ANV’s Financial Aid Program exists to ensure seniors of all backgrounds and means can age in place within a vibrant, caring community.
ANV helps fill gaps in care for seniors aging in place. Over 300 trained and vetted volunteers provide the practical help and social support needed for successful aging in place. Volunteer-provided assistance like rides to medical appointments or the grocery store, errands, friendly visits, daily check-in calls, foodbank deliveries, and tech help make it easier for seniors to remain in their homes. ANV’s full social calendar and opportunities for connection help keep loneliness and social isolation at bay. ANV membership is open to adults 55+ in Arlington. ANV’s current membership is 455 members, ranging in age from 58 to 102. 74% of our members are female, 44% are 80+ years old, and 16% of members represent diverse backgrounds. 31% of members have challenges with mobility, hearing, or sight and 60% of ANV members live alone. 42% of village members are lower-income seniors and receive financial aid through ANV’s Discounted Membership Program.
Impact Statement
ANV is serving more older adults in Arlington, particularly a more diverse membership. Membership grew from 393 to 455 and in the coming year (2025), ANV projects that it will increase to 510, of which 210 will be lower income seniors. ANV is exceeding its membership goals and fulfilling service requests that result in an increase in the number of seniors able to age-in-place safely, a reduction in social isolation among older adults, an increase in volunteerism and multigenerational connections, and a stronger social safety net for seniors.
In 2024, services fulfilled grew from from 4,075 to 4,400. In 2024, ANV fulfilled 96% of member requests. Of the 4,400 volunteer services provided: 2,130 were for transportation; 671 errands, 607 friendly visits, 630 household chores, and 238 tech support. The increase in services provided over the prior year demonstrates a growing demand for ANV’s help for those who are aging in place.
What ways can the public get involved?
ANV seeks volunteers to provide a variety of services: provide rides, run errands, be a friendly visitor or walking buddy, help with home chores, tech help, and more. Volunteers also work behind the scenes helping manage the ANV Office, fundraise, oversee finances, plan events, recruit volunteers, and plan health and wellness programs. Volunteers serve on ANV’s Board of Directors.
ANV seeks donations to fund its operations and support its Financial Aid Fund.
ANV is always looking for help to spread the word about the organization and the services it provides to older adults in Arlington.
How are charitable dollars spent? Where does my donation go?
Donations fund ANV operations – we have 4 full or part time employees, operational expenses such as office rent, insurance coverage, financial management services, background checks on volunteers, etc. Most importantly, we seek donations for our Financial Aid Fund that supports membership fees for lower-income seniors to make sure that no one is turned away due to ability to pay the membership fee. ANV maintains a restricted Financial Aid Fund that pays 80-100% of the membership fee of seniors with incomes less than $65,000. Donations are welcome!
Information provided March 2025