Family Nurturing Center of Massachusetts was honored to be among the recipients of an Expanding Engagement grant from the City of Boston’s Age Strong Commission. The grant to FNC will fund a group for Cape Verdean grandparents—including discussion, outings, and resource referral—to improve wellbeing through culturally- and linguistically-responsive community connections and social support.

From the June 5 press release:

Mayor Wu and the Age Strong Commission announced the recipients of its Expanding Engagement grant, a city grant program designed to provide funding to nonprofit community organizations to create new or expand current programs inviting older adults to engage more for better physical and mental health. The City is awarding $546,403 in funding to 37 nonprofit community organizations across Boston neighborhoods. This grant is funded by the City’s FY24 Operating Budget and external funds from the Council on Aging.

“Connecting our older residents with more opportunities to build community is crucial to their physical and mental health,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “It’s clear that since the pandemic our older adults face challenges as they try to stay engaged and connected. These investments will help build community for older adults and support our local organizations as they work to expand and build opportunities for our older adults to engage.”

Read the whole press release on the City of Boston website. We are so grateful for this partnership, and for the opportunity to continue deepening networks of care in the neighborhoods we serve.