The San Diego Foundation reported that they are donating over $229,000 to local municipalities to implement “age-friendly” programs and policies for aging residents. | Unsplash
The San Diego Foundation reported that they are donating over $229,000 to local municipalities to implement “age-friendly” programs and policies for aging residents. | Unsplash
The San Diego Foundation reported that they are donating over $229,000 to local municipalities to implement “age-friendly” programs and policies for aging residents.
The donations will be distributed in the form of grants and is taking place in anticipation of the rapidly growing population of San Diegans who are 65 years of age and older. The number is expected to double from the year 2000 to 2030.
The Age-Friendly Communities Program at The San Diego Foundation has already implemented these age-friendly initiatives at six municipalities: Carlsbad, Chula Vista, La Mesa, National City, San Diego and San Diego County.
Gov. Gavin Newsome (D) recently released the Master Plan for Aging, which displays the 10-year plan for leaders in the state’s various cities to implement the right policies to help aging individuals have the dignity they deserve.
Katie Rast, Director of Community Impact at The San Diego Foundation, stated that helping the aging population will strengthen the community as a whole.
“By implementing policies and programs that address these shifting demographics, we can better utilize the talents and energy of our older adults and build thriving communities for all San Diegans,” Rast said.
Carlsbad has been the recipient of a $50,000 grant which is going towards the Move Carlsbad program. The initiative is focusing on mobility, independence and socialization.
Chula Vista received $49,850 in grants for their Age-Friendly Communities Program Technical Support, which will go towards educating older adults on the usage of technology.
National City is receiving $50,000, which will go towards Senior Saturdays at Kimball Park. This is a social and cultural initiative for individuals, as well as answering concerns about transportation, health services and housing.
San Diego has been given a $50,000 grant for their Connecting and Engaging program. This initiative will give aging adults opportunities to use technology to gain access to fitness and social opportunities.
La Mesa has received a $30,000 grant to aid in their Community Garden , which will offer the aging population with social events such as gardening classes.
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