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Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan Invites Public Participation in Plan with Series of Public Hearings

The Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan (AAAWM) extends an invitation to the community to offer comments on its FY 2026 Annual Implementation Plan for the following nine counties: Allegan, Ionia, Lake, Kent, Mason, Mecosta, Montcalm, Newaygo, or Osceola. The plan is an integral component of AAAWM’s mission to provide quality services to older adults in order for them to remain independent in their homes and communities.

“The Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan values the feedback of those who reside in our nine-county service region. We encourage the public to attend one of these hearings to share ideas, and comments, and ask questions,” says Kendrick Heinlein, Chief Executive Officer.

Join us at our public hearings to review and provide feedback on the plan.

Scheduled Public Hearings:

Wednesday, May 14^th @ 1:00 pm (Virtual)

Via the Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87987515218 

Wednesday, June 4th @ 12:00 pm

TBA

More dates to come!

The Draft AIP will be available soon.
All questions and comments should be received by June 30, 2025 at 5:00 pm. Individuals can submit comments online via the agency’s website, emailed to Sheri Harris at [email protected], call (616) 222-7015, or mail-in comments to 3215 Eaglecrest Drive NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525.

*Anyone who requires an accommodation to facilitate participation in the hearing should contact Sheri at (616) 222-7015 as soon as possible, but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event.