The American Lebanese Awareness Association honored AgeSpan Chief Executive Officer Joan Hatem-Roy at their annual Scholarship Awards Dinner on June 5. ALAA has awarded a total $1.3 million in scholarships to more than 1,800 students of Lebanese descent over the past 39 years, including 15 awards worth $26,000 at the recent event. Endowment and annual…

AgeSpan employees rely on the help of volunteers and community organizations to make sure older adults in communities like Haverhill get the programs and services they need to stay safe and healthy at home. We want to commend Haverhill’s American Veterans Post 147 for their critical help with our monthly Elder Brown Bag program. AMVETS…

Media Release Thanks to a generous donation of $29,545 to AgeSpan’s transportation program, CareRide, will now be able to serve older adults in Haverhill. “The George C. Wadleigh Foundation has been a long-time supporter of the agency and once again the foundation has demonstrated its support by awarding funding to expand CareRide,” says Joan Hatem-Roy,…

Media Release Name change reflects agency’s mission to serve individuals across their lifespan Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley and North Shore, a private nonprofit agency with offices in Lawrence and Danvers, announced today the organization’s official rebrand to AgeSpan. AgeSpan started as an organization in 1974, focused on serving the needs of older adults….

We took time today to celebrate and thank our awesome staff during our annual Years of Service ceremony. It’s a time to recognize everyone’s hard work and acknowledge the milestone anniversaries of more than 50 employees.“Congratulations for your years of service, and all of your individual contributions to our exceptional organization,” said Elder Services’ Board…

Media Release Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley and North Shore has a new program to provide individuals with a free computer, training, and internet services through a partnership with Fidelity House Human Services & Career Resources Corporation of Haverhill. The Digital Access Program is designed to bridge the digital divide between those who can…

As required by the Older Americans Act of 1965, Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley and North Shore will hold a public hearing for interested parties to solicit input on the agency’s proposed 2022-2025 Area Plan. The area plan includes prioritization of needs and strategies to develop a comprehensive and coordinated network of services for…

Media Release July 19, 2021 Joan Hatem-Roy, CEO of the Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley and North Shore, has been awarded the Excellence in Leadership Award by the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging. Joan Hatem-Roy, Chief Executive Officer The award is given to Area Agency on Aging (AAA) and Title VI directors…

Some days, cooking can seem like a time-consuming hassle and making time for exercise falls victim to our busy schedules.   But, if we’re told “you are what you eat” and “move it or lose it,” what should we do? This is especially meaningful for older adults who need to eat healthy and keep active.  Elder…

Media Release May 12,2021 LAWRENCE – Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley and North Shore was one of 25 community-based organizations to receive funding as part of the Massachusetts Vaccine Equity Initiative to increase awareness and access to the COVID-19 vaccine in the 20 cities and towns hardest hit by the pandemic. The contracts are…