Invest in Older New Yorkers

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Tell City Hall to support a $2.3B investment to help New Yorkers age with dignity.

New York City’s older adults built the communities we all rely on, but today, too many are struggling to make ends meet.

Despite making up 20% of the population, programs that support older New Yorkers receive less than 1% of the city budget. Meanwhile, the number of older adults living in poverty has increased dramatically, and demand for services continues to grow.

That’s why AARP New York and aging advocates are calling for a $2.3 billion investment in the city budget to support older adults and the families who care for them.

Take action now - send a message to the Mayor and your city council member.

What we’re calling for:

$500 million for nutrition and wellness

Expand home-delivered meals
Increase funding for meals at Older Adult Centers
Improve outreach to connect older adults to SNAP

$800 million for community support

Invest in Older Adult Center infrastructure
Expand mental health services
Combat social isolation

$1 billion for affordable housing

Build and preserve senior housing through the SARA program
Protect residents in HUD 202 buildings
Expand SCRIE to help older adults stay in their homes

Why it matters:

These investments help older New Yorkers:

Stay healthy and independent
Avoid hunger and isolation
Remain in the communities they helped build

They also support family caregivers and reduce reliance on costly institutional care.

Tell City Hall: Invest in Older New Yorkers.

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Dear City Leader,

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I am writing as a New Yorker to urge you to support meaningful investments in programs that help older adults age with dignity and independence.

Older New Yorkers make up a growing share of our city, yet funding for critical services has not kept pace. At a time when the cost of housing, food, and care continues to rise, too many older adults are struggling to remain in their homes and communities.

I strongly support the proposed $2.3 billion investment in the Age Strong NY agenda, including:
• $500 million for nutrition and wellness programs, including home-delivered and congregate meals
• $800 million for Older Adult Centers, mental health services, and community-based programs
• $1 billion to expand and preserve affordable senior housing and strengthen rent protections

These investments are essential to addressing food insecurity, social isolation, and housing instability among older New Yorkers.

They also support family caregivers and help prevent more costly outcomes, including hospitalizations and homelessness.

Older New Yorkers helped build this city. They deserve the opportunity to age safely and with dignity in the communities they call home.

I urge you to prioritize these investments in the city budget.

Thank you for your leadership and your commitment to New Yorkers.

Thank you.

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