Newton at Home News

Since 2011, local nonprofit Newton at Home has been on a mission to help older Newton residents age in place with dignity and independence. The organization, which is built on a membership system and a neighbors-helping-neighbors style of community, connects “members” — older adults looking for support — with a network of volunteers who assist them with everything from transportation to in-home services. Additionally, Newton at Home organizes a wide variety of programming for its members to combat social isolation and stimulate connection through offerings such as outings, clubs, and member-led affinity groups. Read More ...

On June 30, the Massachusetts state legislature passed, almost unanimously, a $61 billion state budget for FY2026. This budget and the Fair Share supplemental budget together contain $1,773,000 in earmarks for Newton, sponsored by members of Newton’s state delegation. Read More ...

June kicked off on a high note for the 150 greater Boston nonprofits awarded multi-year funding through the annual Cummings $30 Million Grant Program. The awards range from $30,000 to $750,000 each.

In keeping with Cummings Foundation’s focus on local giving, the grantee organizations are based in and serve Essex, Middlesex, Suffolk, and Norfolk counties. They represent a wide variety of causes, including housing and food insecurity, education and youth empowerment, workforce development, and mental health services. Read More ...

After 75-year-old Dorie Fried downsized from her former home of 40 years in Newtonville, she lives alone but with her cat, Cooper.
“Cooper keeps me good company,” Fried said.
But Fried has more than just her cat to socialize with in her retirement from teaching. She belongs to a book club, a dining club, a discussion club, and attends music classes.

That’s because she’s a member of Newton at Home, a non-profit that provides everything from rides to doctor’s appointments to social events for older Newton residents.
“They’re just a very caring, understanding organization that, you know checks in, generally cares about their clients,” Fried said. Read More ...

NEWTON, MA — Newton at Home (NAH), a nonprofit membership organization that helps older residents remain in their homes and stay connected as they age, has resumed full in-person services for its members for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More ...

In our first 10 years, volunteers for Newton at Home answered 23,315 requests for services that helped our members continue to live in their homes as they age.

Our nonprofit organization gave 8,000 rides to doctors’ offices and other appointments. We helped bring 4,200 trash barrels to the curb, and held more than 2,000 program events. Perhaps most importantly, we provided a constant stream of home support visits and phone conversations. Read More ...

Newton – Five years ago, Nick Kaufman’s life changed in a moment, when he suffered a significant stroke. Afterwards, he and his wife Peggy—in their beloved Newtonville home—struggled to recover both his physical and emotional strength. All that changed in another moment, when Peggy contacted Maureen Grannan, the executive director of Newton at Home (NAH). Read More ...

Sallie Craig has lived in Newton for more than 20 years, but her important work as a management consultant with a global public health organization took her away from the city for long stretches of time, making it difficult to meet new people. Now in her retirement, Sallie counts on her membership with Newton at Home (NAH) to connect her to social opportunities and new friendships. Read More ...