Seaglass Village, a local nonprofit that helps older adults maintain independence, was honored by the Massachusetts House and Senate for its dedication to serving seniors in Swampscott, Nahant, and Marblehead.
At the annual Women’s Fund of Essex County Grantee Recognition Breakfast, State Rep. Jennifer Armini (D–Essex) presented Seaglass Village with an official citation from the state delegation, recognizing the organization’s commitment to community and aging services.
Membership in Seaglass Village is open to adults aged 50 and older and includes access to a variety of volunteer-delivered services and programs, such as transportation to medical appointments, grocery stores, and errands, as well as social and educational opportunities. The organization currently serves Swampscott, Nahant, and Marblehead, with plans to expand into Salem.
Earlier this year, Seaglass Village received a major grant from the Women’s Fund of Essex County to support reduced-cost memberships for income-eligible women in Swampscott, Nahant, Marblehead, and Salem over the next three years. The $30,000 grant will fund over 70 subsidized memberships for older women living alone in affordable housing.
Standard membership fees are $360 per year for individuals and $540 for households of two or more.
“This funding will strengthen our programs that provide essential volunteer services, social engagement opportunities, and community connections for local women who wish to remain safely and happily in their home,” said Seaglass Village Executive Director Anne Quagrello. “We are also deeply grateful to State Representative Jenny Armini and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for recognizing our work with an official commendation. This recognition, alongside the support from The Women’s Fund, affirms the growing importance of our mission and inspires us to continue building a community where all can thrive at every stage of life.”
The memberships, which are for older adults age 50 and over, include a wide range of services and programs, delivered by volunteers. Members have access to transportation to medical appointments as well as to errands and grocery stores.
Seaglass Village offers a wide range of activities, including upcoming events like pickleball, backyard garden visits, lunch outings, book club meetings, and a trip to the Marblehead Little Theater.
“The Women’s Fund Breakfast was such a delight and honor to be a part of, and when Jenny Armini then shared the recognition of Seaglass Village from the Massachusetts House of Representatives and the Senate, I was overcome with emotion and gratitude,” said Heidi Whear, co-founder of the Seaglass Village and director of aging services in Swampscott.
