Home in Hilliard is part of a growing network of local and national Villages that support aging in place. The Village Movement began in Boston with Beacon Hill Village, which pioneered a more sustainable and cost-effective approach to aging by building strong community connections and shared support systems. Today, there are over 200 Villages operating across the U.S., including six right here in Central Ohio.
What a Village Offers
Villages like Home in Hilliard are grassroots, member-driven organizations designed to help adults 50 and older stay engaged, connected, and supported as they age in their own homes and neighborhoods. While each Village is unique and shaped by the needs of its community, they share several key features:
- Provide a strong, inclusive community that offers members new opportunities to age successfully
- Are membership-driven, self-governing, grassroots, nonprofit organizations
- Are run by volunteers and may have paid staff
- Coordinate access to affordable services, including transportation, health and wellness programs, technology support, home repairs, social and educational activities
- Offer access to recommended service providers (e.g., plumbers, electricians, painters)
- Positively impact isolation, interdependence, health and purpose, reducing their members' overall cost of care
- Serve as one-stop-shopping for the services members need to age safely and successfully in their own homes
- Form linkages with community partners to help address the challenges of aging
At Home in Hilliard, we’re building a Village that reflects the values, energy, and spirit of our community.
