Older Americans Month: Flip the Script on Aging—with Care at the Center

May is Older Americans Month—a time to celebrate the contributions, strength and wisdom of older adults in our communities. For Community Care Corps (C3), this month holds a special meaning. It’s a chance to pause, reflect and honor the people at the heart of our work: older adults, adults with disabilities, their caregivers and the volunteers who walk alongside them.

This year’s theme, “Flip the Script on Aging,” calls on all of us to challenge outdated stereotypes and highlight the depth, resilience and contributions of older adults across the country. In our work, we see this every day: older adults mentoring, leading and giving back, often while navigating caregiving themselves or receiving vital support.

Caregiving is not only an act of love, but a journey that can be deeply challenging. Volunteers within our network play a crucial role in that journey; offering practical, nonmedical support that makes life more manageable for caregivers and more fulfilling for those in their care. What’s remarkable is that volunteerism in this space isn’t just about getting things done, it’s about forming relationships. Volunteers often say they get just as much, and sometimes even more, out of the experience as they give.

Together, caregiving and volunteerism offer a powerful lens through which to reimagine aging: not as decline, but as a time of interdependence, growth and community.

A Warm Welcome to Our New Grantees

This spring, and particularly during Older American’s Month, we’re thrilled to welcome a brand-new cohort of grantees into the C3 family. These organizations bring with them incredible passion, creativity and commitment to their work, and we’re excited to support them as they launch and grow programs that foster connections that make a real difference. Learn more about our 2025-2026 grantees and the organizations supporting their efforts.

As we continue to celebrate Older Americans Month, let us be reminded that aging is not just about getting older—it’s about living fully with dignity, purpose and connection.

To our new and returning grantees: Thank you for your vision and your leadership.

To the volunteers: Thank you for showing us what care in action looks like.

And to all older adults: Thank you for your contributions to your communities, including your wisdom, your stories and your trust. This May, and every day, we at C3 celebrate YOU!

Want to flip the script on aging in your own community? The C3 Learning Library is a great place to start! Whether you’re launching a new volunteer program or looking to strengthen an existing one, our Learning Library offers resources, templates and insights to support you and your agency.