UPLIFT Florida Network’s team spent a lot of time researching the challenges and opportunities regarding the development and operation of villages. Challenges include limited funding sources, many are entirely volunteer-supported, many start-ups never launch, and the creation of individual villages can take 2 to 3 years.

UPLIFT sees the possibility to be a vehicle that brings innovations that magnifies the neighbors-helping-neighbor’s essence of villages to benefit all individuals and communities across age, race, ethnicity, class, and geographies.

UPLIFT envisions a new model of community care designed to improve health, reduce social isolation, and help people age in place. UPLIFT reimagines the 20-year national village movement – building on its strength of volunteers creating communities of belonging, increasing sustainability and professional support, and expanding reach in underserved areas.