AGE+

The work is happening right now!

Today, people from across Oregon are gathering for the Shared Future Oregon Kick-Off to begin building a framework for a Multi-Sector Plan for Aging. AGE+ is partnering with AARP Oregon and the Governor’s Commission on Senior Services to bring diverse voices and sectors together around statewide priorities and opportunities for meaningful change.

We thank the Maybelle Clark Macdonald Fund, Next50, NW Natural, AARP Oregon, and the May & Stanley Smith Charitable Trust for supporting this work.

This plan is being built by Oregonians, for Oregon! Share the movement to help bring new voices into the work at SharedFutureOregon.org!

Please support our work that helps Oregonians of all ages thrive this National Nonprofit Day. Donate today at ageplus.org.

When every second counts, understanding the unique needs of older adults can make all the difference. That's why we're proud to partner on training that equips rural first responders with the tools and knowledge to better support older adults during emergencies.

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Oregon's population is changing, and we need to respond. People from communities and sectors across the state are coming together to work on the Multi-Sector Plan for Aging. As this work ramps up, your input is needed to help make sure things like housing, healthcare, and transportation work for everyone. This plan is about creating a future where all Oregonians feel welcome and supported.

Share your ideas, expertise, stories, and hopes for Oregon’s future at SharedFutureOregon.org or by calling 503-683-2430. Please share this information widely in your community so more people can participate.

Phoenix Commons is gaining statewide attention! OPB recently featured the planned development, which will create 40 affordable, fully accessible homes for older adults and advance innovative age-friendly housing in Oregon. This important project was made possible through funding from Oregon Housing and Community Services.

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Phoenix project will add 40 affordable homes for older adults A new affordable housing development for older adults is coming to Phoenix, replacing housing that was lost in the 2020 Almeda Fire and has yet to be rebuilt.

There’s a lot happening at AGE+ as we work to build an Oregon where everyone can age with opportunity and connection.

In our latest initiative update:

🏠 Phoenix Commons receives state support to bring 40 affordable, accessible homes to older adults.
🌲 We’re strengthening age-friendly emergency preparedness in rural Oregon.
💻 New partnerships are expanding digital health confidence across the state.
🤝 A new Oregon Age Positive Network will connect community hubs that serve older adults.
📣 You can help shape Oregon’s Multi-Sector Plan for Aging, join the next LEA cohort, and nominations are now open for the 2027 Ageless Awards.

Read the latest updates and see how we’re building stronger communities for all ages at: https://t.e2ma.net/webview/v625vj/72798f84b441856a00d3eeda61b7b53f

Phoenix Commons is moving forward!

AGE+ is honored to receive funding from Oregon Housing and Community Services through the Factory-Produced Housing Initiative, created by House Bill 3145 (2025), to develop Phoenix Commons.

This will be AGE+’s fourth affordable housing development in Oregon, advancing our work to deliver innovative, community-based housing solutions in rural communities. With this investment, Phoenix Commons will bring 40 affordable, fully accessible homes for older adults in Phoenix, helping replace housing lost in the 2020 Almeda Fire.

Phoenix Commons builds on a proven model: modular construction that reduces cost, shortens timelines, and expands access to housing that is affordable, accessible, and connected.

Thank you to OHCS for investing in scalable housing solutions that respond to Oregon’s changing needs!

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Newsroom - Oregon Housing and Community Services Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) selected five projects through the Factory-Produced Housing Initiative to support the construction of 117 affordable rental and for-sale homes for Oregonians throughout the state.

🌈 Pride in Numbers

Access to healthcare is only part of the picture.

The 2021 Oregon LGBTQIA2S+ 55+ Adult Survey found that many LGBTQIA2S+ older adults also face unmet social support needs, barriers to mental health and substance use services, discrimination, abuse, and social isolation. Many respondents reported not feeling comfortable sharing their identity with peers or providers, highlighting the ongoing need for more affirming aging and care systems.

These findings helped inform Senate Bill 99 (2023) and continue to guide efforts to ensure LGBTQIA2S+ older adults are seen, respected, and supported in every Oregon community.

This Pride Month, we celebrate the strength, contributions, and lived experiences of LGBTQIA2S+ older adults while working toward a future where everyone can age with dignity, connection, and belonging.

Go to ageplus.org/news for resources and ways to lend your voice and support.

🌈 Identity does not end at death.

For many transgender and nonbinary people, records and systems do not always reflect who they were in life. When identity is erased after death, it affects more than dignity. It can also lead to inaccurate data that shapes research, funding, and policy decisions.

That's why the Oregon LGBTQ+ Aging Coalition and partners are working toward a Respect After Death Act for the 2027 legislative session. The goal is simple: ensure people are honored and remembered as they lived.

Go to ageplus.org/news for resources and ways to lend your voice and support.