We support & enrich aging through community building & advocacy.
Past Advocacy Projects
Intergenerational Cohousing Project
Oak Park Commons Cohousing was formed in 2018 to develop a multifamily building that includes a common dining area and roof garden. A community designed for all ages, the 24 unit building will be open for occupancy fall 2025. https://oakparkcommons.com/
Local Candidate Forums
Candidates for local government mayor and trustee offices shared policies and priorities about intergenerational issues.
Participants educated future leaders about important concerns.
Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 7pm
AWN Voters Forum with the
Oak Park Village Trustee candidates.
For more on this past event, contact: Ed Solan, 708-870-9420 or edsolan@gmail.com
Intergenerational Tech Workshop
Young computer savvy volunteers from Trinity High School make even the most challenging digital apps accessible for our curious members.
Aging in Our Communities: Housing Accessibility, Affordability and Possibilities
Housing Forum
May 14,2022
Concordia University
A Forum on ways to remain in one's community as one ages and ways to make one's home more accessible. Discussed creative housing options and meaningful action steps.
Activist Panel Event
Austin Main Library
March 13, 2022
Thank you to the slide show contributors
A special thanks to:
Christopher Hurley
Photographs that empower people and give voice to the underrepresented
Arbor West Neighbors
Arbor West Neighbors (AWN) is a grassroots organization of neighbors in Oak Park, River Forest, Forest Park and Austin connected to support and enrich aging through community building and advocacy. Our mission is to empower adults to thrive as we age in community.
Our vision is to build a multi-ethnic, multicultural community where all older adults are valued, age with dignity, and enjoy opportunities for growth and engagement.
We are an all-volunteer 501(c)3 organization with over 120 members.