Aging with Grace
Rent Assistance for Senior Women
“I was a mom, a neighbor, a friend. I never thought I’d be sleeping in my car.” — Linda, 67
Linda’s story isn’t rare — it’s just rarely seen.
Nearly half of older women renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing — a level considered cost-burdened (Source: Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies)
1 in 3 women over 65 lives alone, and they’re more likely to live in poverty than men of the same age (Source: Administration for Community Living)
After divorce or caregiving, many senior women don’t have retirement savings to fall back on (Source: National Institute on Retirement Security)
Senior homelessness is expected to triple by 2030, with women among the most vulnerable (Source: UCSF Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative)
How It Works
We support low-income senior women living in private or subsidized housing by providing rent assistance that helps them remain safe, housed, and independent. Through grant funding, we partner with community-based social workers and organizations to identify senior women in need and deliver timely financial support to prevent housing instability.
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Aging with Grace
Beyond Basics Bags for Senior Women
Many senior women living in nursing homes or assisted living facilities receive only the most basic supplies—often limited in quantity and quality— leaving them without the essentials that preserve dignity and remind them they are truly cared for and appreciated.
How It Works
Celebrate for Good collects and distributes personalized bags filled with comfort items and a handwritten note card to senior women living in nursing homes and assisted living facilities in the Raleigh-Durham area. Through the support of donors and volunteers, we ensure senior women receive the things that allow them to live comfortably and feel loved.