Need a ride to go shopping or to the doctor? Are chores that were once easy becoming challenging? Would you like to help neighbors facing these challenges? Welcome to the Village of Takoma Park, a mostly-volunteer, grass roots, non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization of neighbors helping neighbors. The goal of the Village of Takoma Park is to provide intergenerational support to seniors and persons with disabilities who wish to live actively in the Takoma Park community. Membership in the Village of Takoma Park is open to all residents of Takoma Park, MD, for dues of $25 per year. Though independent of both the City of Takoma Park and Montgomery County, the Village helps to promote and facilitate access to information about County and City services, and collaborates with Lifelong Takoma, a City program that advocates for residents aged 55+ as well as disabled residents of all ages and connects them with resources, services and programs. Services (some free to all residents; some requiring membership) currently being either offered or promoted by the Village include transportation through the VillageRides program, friendly visits, errands, small home repair, monthly information sessions, and a variety of cultural and educational events.
