Mission
THE FRIENDS OF THE CARLISLE COUNCIL ON AGING WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1994 AS A NON-PROFIT VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF MA. THE FOUNDING MEMBERS RECOGNIZED THE NEED TO SUPPLEMENT TOWN FUNDS AND STATE GRANTS TO ADVANCE EFFORTS THAT COULD HELP MAKE GROWING OLDER IN CARLISLE A VIABLE AND APPEALING OPTION. THE FRIENDS' MISSION IS TO PROMOTE THE PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING OF OUR OLDER CITIZENS BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE COA'S SPECIAL PROGRAMS, ACTIVITIES, AND NEEDS.