Newton at Home empowers older adults to live independently, safely, and with peace of mind in the homes they love. As a member-based village, we connect neighbors to neighbors - offering practical support, meaningful social engagement, and a strong sense of community.
Our Impact
For over 14 years, Newton at Home has been making aging-in-place a reality for hundreds of residents.
75+ dedicated volunteers
35,000+ service requests fulfilled
10,000+ rides provided
We're more than just services - we’re a village of care, connection, and shared purpose.
How We Support Our Members - Volunteers and staff from Newton At Home, a nonprofit membership organization, help older Newton residents thrive and stay connected as they age.
- Offering door-to-door rides—and friendly conversation along the way. Volunteers take members to the airport, stores, medical appointments, etc.
- Helping members stay connected to their community
We organize events, outings, dining club, social programs, and more.
- Providing guidance on accessing services and vendors
Skilled staff provide information on available public and private options.
Opportunities to Socialize - Newton at Home provides a multitude of opportunities to socialize and learn. Examples of programming include concerts, lectures, museum tours. Explore places throughout the Greater Boston area, attend concerts at the Scandinavian Living Center, and join us for virtual talks and conversations.
Health and Wellness - Newton at Home's Health and Wellness program is to provide members with the support, encouragement, and knowledge to live healthier lives. Previously hosted programs are seminars on estate planning and avoiding scams. Forums on managing arthritis, memory loss, hearing loss. Managing allergies and prescriptions, and low vision. What you can do about home modifications for safety and dangers of clutter Organized walks and hikes NaH volunteers. Provide support after hospitalization, daily telephone check-in calls, and more.
Newton at Home provides a variety of household services, all performed by volunteers. Services provided include transportation to medical, dental, physical therapy, social events, supermarket etc. Projects and Repairs. Convenience, Technology assistance, personal assistance, Gardening and lawn care, to name a few.
Newton at Home affinity groups enable like-minded members to pursue their common interests. It’s a great way to make new friends and share what you love to do with others. Members can join one or more of our existing groups or start their own. Please check with the NaH office to see whether the group you are interested in is meeting in person or virtually.
Become a volunteer. Volunteers are the backbone of Newton at Home. Make a donation. Your donations sustain Newton at Home. Your support allows us to create programs that foster social support and gives our members a sense of community. Your generous donations make it possible for Newton at Home to provide much needed services by offering reduced membership fees.
Our strong belief is that our members should stay in charge of their lives and live independently with adequate help, connections and support. Any Newton resident 60+ can apply to be a member of Newton at Home. Members enjoy access to our volunteer services, can join any of our affinity groups, attend our cultural, education, social, recreational, and health & wellness programs.
Our rich and wide-ranging programming offers our members and volunteers a chance to meet share experiences. Meet and develop friendships, foster a deep sense of belonging to the community.
You can click on the event in the calendar below to learn more and sign up.
Our deepest thanks to the following foundations, whose generous support makes our work possible.
Clinton H. & Wilma T. Shattuck Charitable Trust