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We are a local, volunteer-based, non-profit organization founded to empower members of our community to continue living in our homes, where we want to be as we age. Our mission is to provide services to promote the independence of older individuals in our community by creating a network with resources to keep us confident at home and connected to community.

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Better Business Bureau Scam Alert: Beware of Medicare and ACA cons during open enrollment
By Better Business Bureau. October 16, 2020.
Published on: 11/2/2020
Every year during health insurance open enrollment season, scammers try to dupe unsuspecting consumers into sharing their personal information. This year is no exception. According to new BBB.org/ScamTracker reports, Americans are getting scam calls phishing for their Medicare numbers and other personal information. This year, open enrollment runs October 15 - December 7, 2020 for Medicare and November 1- December 15, 2020 for the Affordable Care Act.
Do you have stories to tell? Nonprofit launches story-sharing group
Published on: 3/6/2020
Several people involved with the nonprofit formed an interest group to encourage fellow members to share the experiences that come with having lived rich and full lives, with participants sharing stories on various themes.
Spring Newsletter
Published on: 3/5/2020
Bi-annual newsletter
Fraud and the 2020 Census
Published on: 2/26/2020
AARP survey, older individuals lose larger amounts of money to fraud.
Goodbye Nursing Homes! The New Trend is Co-Housing with Friends
Published on: 2/26/2020
Senior cohousing creates community for isolated older individuals.
Article when we launched last year; we have come a long way!
Published on: 2/20/2020
article from last year's launch
Seniors Drawn to New Housing Arrangements
Published on: 1/7/2020
Seniors find a solution to aging in place, with each other!
Yakima & Selah Neighbors' Network October Donor Match
Published on: 10/17/2019
Exciting news Donor Match October 2019
YSNN member Ed Stover, Poetry Reading at Inklings Bookstore
Published on: 10/17/2019
Ed Stover, author of Homecoming
Inklings Bookshop is delighted to welcome local poet Ed Stover, reading from his new collection, Homecoming.
Yakima & Selah Neigbors Network Hosts an Appreciation Event for Members and Volunteers.
Published on: 8/19/2019
News article from August featuring YSNN.
Yakima & Selah Neigbors Network Member Sally Fitch and her story in Yakima Magazine
Published on: 8/14/2019
https://www.yakimaherald.com/magazine/art/sally-fitch-coats-of-many-colors/article_4dd9e317-fd4f-56d1-a125-ae4c1fa7e79b.html
Socializing is important for seniors
Published on: 6/18/2019
Staying connected not only fun, but may be the key to good health!
Sometimes It Takes A 'Village' To Help Seniors Stay In Their Homes
Published on: 5/8/2019
Ina Jaffe of NPR- "Our reporting was inspired by NPR listeners. Earlier this year, we asked them to share their stories of how older adults without family caregivers manage when they need help. Many respondents mentioned the villages in their own communities."