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Boston Age Strong Commission
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The official Bluesky account of the Boston Age Strong Commission. Our mission is to enhance the lives of people 55+ with meaningful programs, resources, and connections so we can live and age strong together.

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Hey Boston, get your taxes done for free! Residents must earn $70,000 or less a year to be eligible. Find a tax site near you at boston.gov/tax-help
February 10, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Age Strong is hosting a series of cost-saving clinics across the city. TODAY & TOMORROW we will be in East Boston at the BCYF Paris Street Community Center, located at 112 PARIS STREET February 9 & 10.

Call 617-635-4366 or visit boston.gov/cost-saving for more info.
February 9, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Want to get involved in the city's budget process? The Office of Participatory Budgeting provides an official point of entry for Boston residents to contribute through participatory budgeting! To learn more, visit boston.gov/participate.
February 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Keep more of your money with Boston Tax Help Coalition's free tax services! Residents earning $70,000 or less a year are eligible. Learn more at boston.gov/tax-help
February 6, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Next Week, Age Strong will be East Boston at the Paris Street Community Center, February 9 & 10, hosting our Cost-Saving Clinic. Call 617-635-4366 to book your in-person appointment or Visit boston.gov/cost-saving for more info.

#Boston #AgeStrong #FinancialAssistance
February 6, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Are you looking for funding support for a one-time older adult focused program/ are facing challenges offering older adult programming? Apply for Age Strong's Rolling Grant!. For more information, visit bit.ly/ASrollinggrant.
February 5, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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BWSC will be at the Mattapan Boston Public Library tomorrow, from 1:30-3:30pm, to pay your bill in person. Come by our table and make sure you or someone you know is signed up for our senor discount, which covers 30% of the water, sewer, and stormwater portion of the bill. Hope to see you there!
February 4, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Want to get involved in the city's budget process? The Office of Participatory Budgeting provides an official point of entry for Boston residents to contribute through participatory budgeting! To learn more, visit boston.gov/participate.
February 4, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Free means free with the Boston Tax Help Coalition! Boston Tax Help Coalition provides residents earning $70,000 or less a year with free, quality tax preparation services. Learn more at boston.gov/tax-help
February 3, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Have you checked out our February “To-Do” yet. To read this month’s issue, visit https://www.boston.gov/departments/age-strong-commission/age-strong-commission-monthly-do
February 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Due to weather & safety, Age Strong has cancelled the Cost-Savings Clinic at the Shaw-Roxbury branch of the Boston Public Library tomorrow/Tuesday, January 27. Clinics in this location will still happen Wed, Th & Friday (Jan. 28, 29, 30). We will reschedule the date shortly.
January 26, 2026 at 7:59 PM
On Monday, January 26, Age Strong will offering free virtual programs:

9am: Meditation
11am: Chair Yoga
2pm: Virtual Cost-Savings Clinic
3pm: Sleep Improvement Strategies

Visit this link for all programs: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86231111253?pwd=ZURnpxO2DqNtgyKrdnbclrvpdLbPNw.1
January 25, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Join Age Strong for our Jamaica Plain Memory Cafe (bilingual in Spanish) Monday, January 26, 10:30am-12noon at Boston Public Library’s Jamaica Plain Branch. For more information & to RSVP, call Corinne at 617-635-3745 or visit boston.gov/departments/age-strong-commission/memory-cafes.
January 22, 2026 at 8:01 PM
This past Monday, Boston’s Age Strong Commission and older adults attended Boston University's celebration of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Thanks to all who participated in honoring MLK’s legacy and civil rights work.
January 22, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Want to learn more about Boston's Fire Department? Read the interview with Boston Fire Commissioner, Paul Burke in Boston Seniority Magazine's December issue (also available to read in Spanish!) at bit.ly/bostonsenioritymagazine.
December 3, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Boston's Age Strong Commission is hiring for our new Community Ambassador Program! We're looking for Boston residents with deep connection to these older adult communities: LGBTQ+, Somali, Cabo Verdean, Chinese & Latino. View the job description at boston.gov/communityambassador
November 4, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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If President Trump allows SNAP to expire, @boston.gov will be ready to help our neighbors.

If you need assistance during this time of intense and entirely preventable need, go to boston.gov/SNAP or call 311.
October 31, 2025 at 5:46 PM
⚠️ ALERT: Your November SNAP Payments may be delayed due to the federal government shutdown. Need food? The City of Boston is here to help. Visit boston.gov/SNAP for updates on local resources for you and your family.

#ebt #snap #snapbenefits #Boston
October 31, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Thanks to everyone who came out to National Night Out in Chinatown last night! It was great to meet folks, learn about the importance of public safety, and be in community. Thanks to BPD, Chinatown/South Cove Neighborhood Council, and Tai Tung Village!
August 7, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Have you checked out our August “To-Do” yet? Age Strong’s Monthly “To-Do” is a sampling of free activities for older adults to participate in across the city of Boston each month. To read this month’s issue, visit www.boston.gov/departments/...
August 2, 2025 at 2:25 PM
This Week Marks the 35th Anniversary of The Americans with Disabilities Act. The Boston Disability Commission hosted it's first ever disability flag raising today on Boston City Hall Plaza in honor of the ADA. @disabilitycommission.boston.gov
July 23, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Have you checked out the July issue of Boston Seniority Magazine? We distribute to 350 locations across neighborhoods. You can also read Boston Seniority Magazine & Spanish selections online at boston.gov/departments/age-strong-commission/boston-seniority-magazine
July 8, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Have you checked out our July “To-Do” yet? Age Strong’s Monthly “To-Do” is a sampling of free activities for older adults to participate in across the city of Boston each month. To read this month’s issue, visit www.boston.gov/departments/...
July 1, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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Grateful to celebrate pride with some of Boston’s older residents today at our @agestrong.boston.gov LGBTQ+ Pride Luncheon at Venezia in Dorchester.
June 18, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Congratulations to Age Strong’s newest Age-Friendly Certified business, The Record Co! To find out how to become an Age-Friendly Certified business, or to see the list of Age-Friendly businesses to shop at, visit www.boston.gov/departments/...
June 26, 2025 at 7:50 PM