Age STrong nyc
All New Yorkers deserve to live and participate in their communities, and New York City must prioritize systems that enable older adults to stay in our city as they age. Ignoring these issues will have catastrophic consequences for the 1 in 5 people in New York who are over the age of 65 and their families.
Funding has not kept pace with the growing needs of aging communities, and with the over-65 segment of the population projected to grow by 25% by 2040, more and more older New Yorkers will be pushed out of our city or onto the streets. New Yorkers deserve better. We are fighting for solutions that are popular, necessary, and good for the economy, making this a no-brainer investment in our future.
Join LiveOn NY in advocating for $2.3 billion in critical funding for nutrition, housing, and community services for older adults in NYC.
Goals of Age Strong NYC:
We are calling on New York City to prioritize older adults in the FY26 budget by investing:
$500 million for expanded nutrition services, including meals for homebound individuals, Older Adult Center meals, and SNAP outreach.
$1 billion for affordable housing, including the SARA program, HUD 202 building preservation, SCRIE expansion, and group support services.
$800 million for community services, addressing infrastructure issues at Older Adult Centers, mental health services, and public spaces to fight social isolation.
City data shows that older New Yorkers are the fastest growing segment of adults experiencing homelessness. If we fail to make the investments above, more older adults will be at risk of homelessness - which is a failure to each older New Yorker but also our municipal budget. The investment needed is at least $2.3 billion additional dollars, not millions, and if we don't act now that number will only grow, and older New Yorkers will continue to be pushed out of their homes and our communities.
Take Action Now:
Sign the Age Strong NYC Letter: Add your name to our call for action to Mayor Adams.
Share Your Story: Tell us how these issues impact you or your community. Your story helps us advocate for change.
Who’s Standing With Us?
This campaign is a collective effort, and we’re proud to have the support of organizations and individuals across New York City. Below, you can see who has already signed onto our letter to Mayor Adams:
AARP New York
Allen Community Senior Citizen Centers
Alpha Phi Alpha Senior Center
APNA Brooklyn Community Center
Asian American Federation
Bay Ridge Center
Bronx House
BronxWorks
Catholic Charities Neighborhood services
Chinese American Planning Council (CPC)
Commonpoint Queens
Community Agency for Senior Citizens, Inc.
COTHOA Luncheon Club Inc.
Educational Alliance
Elmcor Youth & Adult Activities
Emerald Isle immigration Center
Encore Community Services
Florence E. Smith Senior Services
Goddard Riverside
Grand Street Settlement
Gray Panthers NYC
Greenwich House
Hamilton-Madison House
HANAC, Inc
Heights and Hills
Henry Street Settlement
Homecrest
India Home
Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement
JASA
Korean Community Services
Morningside Retirement and Health Services
Neighborhood SHOPP
New York State Alliance for Retired Americans
PEP for Seniors NORC Program
Project FIND
Project Guardianship
PSS
Queens Community House, Inc.
R.A.I.N. Inc.
Ridgewood Older Adult Center & Services, Inc.
RiseBoro Community Partnership
Riverstone Senior Life Services
Riverdale Y
RSS - Riverdale Senior Services
Selfhelp Community Services
Service Program for Older People SPOP
Services Now for Adult Persons, Inc.
STAR Senior Center
St Nicks Alliance
Stonewall Community Development Corporation
Sunnyside Community Services
UJA-Federation of New York
United Neighborhood Houses
University Settlement Society of New York
West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing
YMCA of Greater NY
Together, we can show city leaders that the demand for change is overwhelming and united. This section will be updated frequently—check back to see the campaign grow!
Together, we can ensure a brighter future for older New Yorkers
Upcoming Age Strong NYC Advocacy Opportunities
PAST ADvocacy
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