In the early 2000s, a group of neighbors in Beacon Hill, Massachusetts, launched the Village Movement as a new solution to support "aging in place." They developed a network between neighbors to enhance their independence and security at home. Rather than uprooting to move into a "senior" residence, members could continue living in their beloved community knowing that they could access help, resources, and social connections as needed through membership in their "Village".

This movement spread quickly and today there are nearly 300 Villages supporting vibrant, active seniors throughout the United States. Avenidas Village, the first in California, was launched in 2007 by a group of neighbors inspired by Beacon Hill Village. We are active members in the national Village to Village Network and in Village Movement California, sharing "aging in place" resources and strategies with over 60 active and developing Villages throughout California.