2025–26 · City-wide
Regular check-ins for senior citizens
Resident asks for periodic check-ins with seniors by door knocking or calls so those who get out less stay informed about community news and resources.
English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text.
The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
Again I submit, Us senior citizens need to have check ins periodically, whether it's door knocking, calling or etc... some of us don't get around or get out as often as we used to and need to be kept in loop about our communities and resources
Who it helps and why
DEI Diversion, Equity and Inclusion
Details
- Cycle
- 2025–26
- Submitted
- July 31, 2025
- Neighborhood
- City-wide
- Portal category
- Human Services
- How it was submitted
- Individual submission
- Submission language
- English
- Themes
- Older adult support
Themes grouped with AI from resident idea text.
The same need in other cycles
City-wide ideas in Older adult support from the other cycles, up to 3 from each.
2026–27 (16 matching)
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- More help for elderly peopleResident asks for more help for elderly people, without giving specifics.2026–27City-wide
2024–25 (24 matching)
- Intergenerational events for elders in public housingResident asks to connect youth and daycare programs with elders in BHA and other public housing for culturally relevant social events like dance and painting, building belonging.2024–25City-wide
- Senior clubs and day trips to reduce isolationResident wants funding for senior activities like day trips and garden, poetry, knitting, golf and photography clubs so seniors leave home, make friends and avoid loneliness.2024–25City-wide
- Health program for older adultsResident asks for a program to promote the health of older adults in their neighborhood.2024–25City-wide