Welcome to SLO Village Movement
At SLO Village Movement (SVM), we’re reimagining what it means to age together in community. As a nonprofit, membership-based organization, we help older adults stay engaged, supported, and connected through neighborly assistance, enriching social gatherings, and helpful services.
Our vision is simple and powerful:
To create an age-friendly movement where all stages of life offer meaningful opportunities for growth, connection, and joy.
Whether you're looking for community, a helping hand, meaningful activities, or just a friendly face, SLO Village Movement is here for you.
If you’re visiting for the first time, we invite you to explore our About page to learn more about the Village model or watch Village Movement California’s video for a broader introduction to the statewide movement.
If you’re ready to get involved, we’d love to have you join us as a Member, Volunteer or Community Partner and help strengthen the connections that make our community thrive. If you have questions or want to learn more, we’re happy to talk.
Call (805) 242-6440 or email office@slovillage.org anytime.
Our vision for SVM is simple and bold: to build an age-friendly movement where every stage of life offers real opportunity for connection, support, and joy. In our 2025 Impact Report, you’ll see that vision in action. Not only in numbers, but in everyday moments.
We are deeply grateful for the impact SLO Village Movement continues to have on this community. That impact exists because of you.
To our generous financial supporters and Board of Directors, to the volunteers who serve so faithfully both in front of and behind the scenes, to our members who uplift one another, thank you. 2025 Impact Report
Check out our SLO Village Movement Resource Guide to find out more about available Resources for older adults in our community.
Looking for a meaningful way to give back to our community
SLO Village Movement invites volunteers of all ages to help our neighbors sustain independence, thrive at home, and stay connected.
Why volunteer with SLO Village Movement
Flexible commitment: Choose the service opportunities that fit your
personal schedule, personality, and skill set.
It takes a village to build community: please consider being a part of ours!
Want to know what it is like to volunteer for SLO Village? Read about Doug’s SLO Village Volunteering story here.
Stay Connected
Catch up on the latest happenings, helpful resources, and ways to stay engaged with the SLO Village Movement. Whether it's an event, a new program, or a story that inspires, we’re here to share what’s meaningful, relevant, and supportive of aging with purpose and connection.
👉 Read the full newsletter here
Connection Café is a twice-monthly gathering where neighbors connect, learn, and share meaningful conversations. We meet on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month. One gathering features an educational speaker on a specialized topic, and the other offers open discussion guided by a prompt and simple activity. Come to listen, share, and enjoy connection in a welcoming, low-pressure space.
New to Connection Café? We’d love to have you! Please RSVP in advance so we can plan accordingly. Find upcoming dates and RSVP by clicking here.
Come connect with us—you’ll leave inspired.
By 2030, California will be home to 10.8 million older adults, accounting for one-quarter of the state’s population. 34% of our state’s older adults will be moderate- and middle-income, without Medicaid benefits. California is responding to these demographic changes by implementing a Master Plan for Aging.
Read Village Movement California's Impact Report and learn why Villages play a critical role in addressing our state's five goals Read Village Movement California's Impact Report
Cub Scout Pack 6 SLO
Cub Scout Pack 6, you’re simply the best!
Everyone at SLO Village Movement sends a heartfelt thank you for the beautiful holiday cards you made for our members. Receiving a handmade card brings so much joy, especially during the holidays. Our members truly cherished the creativity, care, and kindness in every single card.
It’s wonderful to see our youth reaching out and sharing such a thoughtful gift with their neighbors
SVM Partnerships
SLO Village Movement works with a wide range of organizations that share our commitment to making San Luis Obispo County an age-friendly community. Their support, collaboration, and expertise help us expand programs, strengthen connections, and better serve older adults throughout the county.
We are grateful for these partnerships and the role each organization plays in advancing our mission.
