Lead Partners

Creating Community for a Lifetime was a broad-based community-wide planning process built on a foundation of community data-gathering and analysis. The initiative was led by a partnership of the Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan and the Grand Rapids Community Foundation.

Founded 30 years ago, the Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan exists to help older adults and persons with disabilities live in their community with independence and dignity.
www.aaawm.org

The Grand Rapids Community Foundation, the oldest community foundation in Michigan, was founded in 1922. Through grantmaking and leadership initiatives they help build economic security, foster human wellness, achieve ecological integrity, create vibrant neighborhoods and enrich the lives of people in the community.
www.grfoundation.org