Advocacy Work | healthyagingmv

Advocacy is a cornerstone of Healthy Aging Martha's Vineyard's mission, serving as the foundation of our efforts to create sustainable change for our island community. We work tirelessly to ensure that Martha's Vineyard develops and maintains the essential infrastructure and comprehensive services needed to support our growing Older Adult population. Our advocacy efforts focus on addressing critical gaps in housing, transportation, healthcare access, and social engagement opportunities—empowering older adults to age with dignity, independence, and connection in the community they cherish.

HAMV Advocates!!!

HAMV's Advocacy Efforts

Click on the links below to view just a few examples of our advocacy work. These documents demonstrate HAMV's ongoing efforts to secure and support essential services and infrastructure for Older Adults on Martha's Vineyard.

Letter written in support MGB Health Plan expanding coverage to include Senior Care Options for dual eligible individuals.

Letter written to state officials in support of grant funding for housing rehab for LMI (low-moderate income) residents

Letter written to state officials in support of the MV Housing Bank

Response to Edgartown Gardens 55+ housing proposal

HAMV Supports Legislation for Older Adults!

Despite popular images, Martha's Vineyard is home to a growing number of older adults who struggle with basic necessities on their fixed incomes. Healthy Aging Martha's Vineyard supports this response to demonstrated need with stability and humanity. Click the link below to read about House Bill 4015 and Senate Bill 475:

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4015

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S475