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Age-Friendly RI Convening – January 22, 2026
Join us for a morning of learning and conversation open to all who care about how we age in our communities.
Connect with colleagues and community members from across sectors for a dynamic morning focused on how we can better support one another as we age. This convening will highlight practical, real world strategies, from age friendly business efforts to innovative transportation solutions, that shape how we stay connected, access services, and participate fully in community life at every stage of life. Whether you work in planning, healthcare, education, business, the arts, local government, or are simply invested in your community, this session offers ideas and examples that are relevant across roles, industries, and lived experience. Learn from regional leaders, engage in thoughtful conversation, and connect with others who care about strengthening communities for all of us as we age.
EVENT DETAILS
Location: Rhode Island College, Alger Hall Room 110
When: Thursday, January 22 | Networking breakfast 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. | Program 9:00 a.m. to noon
Additional details, including the agenda and parking information, will be shared the week of January 12. Please let us know you plan to attend by completing the form below. We look forward to learning alongside you
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Point32Health Foundation builds on a tradition of service and giving at Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan. Their heritage organizations together have invested more than $200 million to support community organizations in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. Point32Health Foundation funds equity-focused solutions related to healthy aging, access to healthy food, and behavioral health. They seek to collaborate with and learn from nonprofit organizations, understanding that those most affected by inequities are in the best position to define the problem, design appropriate solutions, and define success.