About Home in Place

Dignity, Purpose, and Self-Determination

At Home In Place, we believe that every stage of life offers meaningful opportunities for growth, connection, and joy. Our community is made up of Villagers (age 60+) who receive services to help maintain their independence, and Supporting or Sustaining Members who share a commitment to fostering fellowship and engagement.

We organize social gatherings, workshops, and cultural outings, open to all members, to cultivate a sense of belonging and purpose. Dedicated volunteers offer personalized support to our Villagers, assisting with transportation, minor household repairs, technology help, and friendly check-ins. Our director coordinates these services, ensuring each Villager is matched with the right volunteer to meet their unique needs.

Our Villages are…

...innovative, grassroots organizations that are both member-driven and self-governing, empowering individuals to shape their community.

...designed to reflect and respond to the evolving needs of their members, ensuring personalized support and care.

...committed to offering Villagers a wider range of living options, allowing them to maintain independence while staying active in their community.

...dedicated to fostering meaningful engagement and deep connections among all members, creating a vibrant, inclusive environment.

National Villages Movement

Home In Place is modeled after the first “Village for Aging in Place,” Beacon Hill Village in Boston, started more than 20 years ago. Today there are over 350 Villages in the U.S. Home In Place joins villages in Hunstville and Auburn in serving those aging in place. 

The term Village, refers to a virtual community of individuals with similar goals, not a physical structure or bricks-and-mortar residential community. Members and volunteers work together, creating social capital through mutually beneficial activities and services.

Home In Place is a member of the national Village to Village Network.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Home In Place provides services to all individuals, embracing diversity across gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religion, political affiliation, and country of origin.