At the Massachusetts Councils on Aging (MCOA), we believe advocacy is a year-round commitment—but there’s one day that truly unites our voices on Beacon Hill: Older Adult Lobby Day. This powerful day of action brings together older adults from across the Commonwealth and aging services agencies that support them, including Councils on Aging, to speak directly with legislators about the needs of our aging population. And we need you to be part of it.
Why Advocacy Matters
Every older adult deserves access to programs and services that support healthy aging, economic security, independence, and community connection. But these vital supports don’t just appear—they are funded through state dollars, shaped by policy, and sustained through continued advocacy. That’s where MCOA and YOU come in.
A Win for Last Year—And a Push for More
Thanks to the MCOA Lobbying Team and to dedicated advocates like you, MCOA successfully worked with the Legislature last year to increase the COA Formula Grant from $14 to $15 per older adult. This increase meant real dollars in the hands of local Councils on Aging—used for programs, staffing, and outreach that directly benefit older adults and caregivers in your community.
But we’re not stopping there.
This year, we are once again calling on our elected officials to invest in the future of aging in Massachusetts by raising the formula grant to $16 per adult 60 years or older. With the number of older adults steadily increasing, these funds are critical to ensuring COAs can meet demand with quality services and innovative programs.
Join Us on Lobby Day
Help us make the case in person. Lobby Day is your opportunity to stand up for older adults and show our legislators the impact of COAs in every city and town. Together, we can educate, inspire, and influence public policy that truly reflects the needs of our aging residents.
Whether you’re an older adult, COA staff member or volunteer, a supportive family member or caregiver, or a passionate advocate for aging well, your voice is needed at the State House.
📅 Save the Date: [May 13, 2025]
📍 Massachusetts State House, Boston
📝 Register to attend or learn more: [https://agingaccess.org]
Let’s keep the momentum going—because aging is everyone’s future, and together, we can shape it for the better.
