ELDER Alliance
ELDER Alliance is committed to older people staying healthy longer, remaining active and involved, and maintaining maximum independence.
The ELDER Alliance is a broad collaboration of non-profit organizations, businesses, government agencies, community partners, and age 50+ residents. Since 2010 our dedicated ELDER Alliance action teams have worked to establish a strong support system for the rapidly growing aging population. The Alliance now has a membership of more than 130 individuals with affiliations in more than 70 organizations and active community volunteers. The Alliance is staffed by United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona and Pima Council on Aging.
Vision
Older adults thrive, enjoy quality of life and play an active role in shaping livable communities for all ages in Pima County.
Mission
Guided by the voices of elders, we advocate and design solutions that improve the quality of life for all.
Leadership
The purpose of the Leadership Council is to help the ELDER Alliance design a new vision for growing old in Tucson and to set priorities and strategies for action by the ELDER Alliance and the community. ELDER Alliance strategy is guided by an experienced committee with specialized backgrounds in issues facing older adults, local resources, collective impact, evaluation, and more.
Meet our Community Champions and Core Team
Action Teams
The ELDER Alliance oversees eight action teams who focus on responding to the evolving interests of older adults and carrying out activities in our communities. To learn more about an action team or how to get involved, email elder@unitedwaytucson.org or call (520) 903-3924.
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Age-Friendly Communities |
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Behavioral Health and Aging Council (BHAC) |
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Direct Care Workforce |
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Housing |
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Mature Workforce |
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Transportation |
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Voices Connectors |
ELDER Alliance Members
More than 70 local organizations actively contribute to the strength of the ELDER Alliance. Each member agency provides essential services to older adults across Southern Arizona, from advocacy and health care to education and housing.
Learn more about these agencies: ELDER Alliance Members
Media
Learn more about ELDER Alliance programs and activities through these recent news articles.
- Homebound Tucson seniors get supplemental pet food for their pooches, cats – Arizona Daily Star, October 14, 2018
- LSA Awarded AARP Community Challenge Grant – Living Streets Alliance, July 24, 2018
- Tucson Welcomed into the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities – AARP Arizona, January 26, 2017
For more updates about ELDER Alliance and other programs, sign up for United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona’s Good News Network newsletter.
Investors
The ELDER Alliance extends its sincere gratitude to the investors who make our work possible.
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| Community Foundation of Southern Arizona |
The Lovell Foundation | Freeport MoMcRan |
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United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona |
Pima Council on Aging | ELDER Alliance |
Resources
- 2018 Guide to Services: A Directory on Aging and Disability Resources in Pima County
- ELDER Alliance Employment Resource Guide
- Livability for All in Tucson, AZ: An Age-Friendly Community Survey of Residents Age 50-Plus
- Transforming Retirement with End of Life Options: A Resource and Planning Guide (2008)
- How to Be a Resilient Caregiver: Ideas, Information, and Resources for Healthy Caregiving (2009)
Dementia Resources
More Information
For other questions, please contact ELDER Alliance via email at elder@unitedwaytucson.org or call (520) 903-3924.