Newton at Home is a nonprofit organization of members, and membership fees ensure that Newton at Home can provide the valuable services and programs our members enjoy and continue into the future as a sustainable organization.
Membership fees currently account for approximately 30% of the Newton at Home operating budget. The remaining 70% comes from donations made by individuals and community supporters, as well as foundation and government grants. We have not increased our fees since 2016, thanks to the generosity of our donors. (Members who are in a position to make a contribution over and above their membership fees are encouraged and invited to do so on the donations page.)
Individual and household memberships are active for a period of 12 months and are renewable annually. We also offer monthly payment options for certain plans.
A full membership to Newton at Home grants the individual or household unlimited access to all of our volunteer services plus all of our social, cultural, and educational programs. There are no caps on the number of requests you can make; the limits are based only on the availability of volunteers.
| Full Membership Plans | ||
|---|---|---|
| Member Type | Monthly Payments* | Annual Payments* |
| Individual | $70 | $725 |
| Household | $80 | $850 |
*Monthly payments must be made with a credit card and will be billed through automatic bill pay. Monthly payments also include an additional processing charge.
All existing NaH members who joined before January 2025 are grandfathered in on their current payment plans. If you would like to switch to a monthly payment plan please notify the office.
Social memberships are available to Newton residents who would like to have access to the Newton at Home’s social, cultural and educational programs, but do not need practical services. Social members may attend all programs and events such as lectures, trips to museums and/or historical sites, and affinity groups.
| Social Membership Plans | |
|---|---|
| Member Type | Annual Payments* |
| Individual | $240 |
| Household | $360 |
Of this amount $190 is tax deductible for an individual membership and $310 for a household membership. Social memberships can be converted to full memberships at any time.
At Newton at Home, we believe that every older adult should have the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of our village community. In 2015, we established the subsidized Reduced-Fee Membership Plan (RFMP) to make Newton at Home membership more affordable to those of us with fewer resources. To determine eligibility, please take note of the qualifying annual income levels in the chart below:
| Reduced-fee Membership Plans | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Member Type | Annual Income | Monthly Payments* | Annual Payments |
| Individual | $30,000 or less | $10 | $120 |
| Individual | $30,001 - $40,000 | $20 | $240 |
| Household | $40,000 or less | $20 | $240 |
| Household | $40,001 - $50,000 | $35 | $420 |
*Monthly payments must be made with a credit card and will be billed through automatic bill pay. Monthly payments include an additional processing charge.
If cost is a barrier to joining, please contact us for more information. Call the Newton at Home office at 617-795-2560 or email us at [email protected] and a staff member will assist you.
We want you to join us!