The DC Department of Aging and Community Living (DACL) invites the Submission of Applications for Funding under the Older Americans Act of 1965, as amended (P. L. 89-73) and DC Law 1-24, as amended for current grantees. 

The Department of Aging and Community Living partners with a variety of government and community organizations to provide information and resources in the community.  Find an event in your community and stay informed.

Join DACL Director Laura Newland for the FY21 Budget Town Hall Presentation on Wednesday, June 3 at 3:00 PM.

Dial-in at 833-946-1802.

The Department of Aging and Community Living will train community ambassadors and offer free workshops.

DC’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), is seeking volunteer counselors who can help DC residents navigate health insurance choices. With more than ten thousand people reaching retirement age in the US every day, the need for SHIP volunteers is greater than ever.

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The Department of Aging and Community Living Safe at Home Program provides safety adaptations in and around the homes of qualifying seniors and adults with disabilities.