Villages NW was formed to:
- Create a Strong and Extensive Hub & Spoke Village Network to serve the entire Portland metro-area
- Provide Coaching, Resources and Financial, HR, Administrative and Development Support to our Network of Spoke Villages
- Educate the Public about Villages and Strategies for Successful Aging in Community
- Develop New Models for Community-Based Collaboration
- Develop Innovative Public/Private Partnerships to Facilitate Aging in Place
- Create a Regional Coalition of Villages (beyond the Hub & Spoke)
- Develop & Advocate for Aging in Place Policy
- Support the Development of Shared Housing within Village Boundaries
- Explore Applications of the Village Model for Other Targeted Populations
- Negotiate Economy of Scale Purchases & Service Delivery