November 7, 2025 Washtenaw County Commission on Aging

The Washtenaw County Commission on Aging held a meeting on November 7, 2025, focusing primarily on presentations and discussions related to senior housing and crisis intervention programs. Key procurement-related topics included the allocation and expenditure of $100,000 in county funds to the Skip Senior Crisis Intervention Program, which assists older adults facing urgent housing and utility crises. The program has spent nearly all allocated funds since June 1, 2025, supporting 68 cases and emphasizing careful vetting to ensure sustainability and appropriate use of funds. Additionally, the Commission discussed the upcoming 2026 Request for Proposal (RFP) process for housing, food access, and transportation services funded by the older persons millage. A motion was passed recommending that these RFPs be released in January 2026 without dollar caps and in consultation with the Commission on Aging to ensure their involvement in the development and release of the RFPs. The meeting also covered the relaunch of a shared housing program aimed at affordable housing solutions for older adults, and the need for broader outreach to rural areas within the county. Finally, updates were provided on state-level aging services planning and the importance of continued advocacy and funding for senior services.