Establishing a Village doesn’t have to be an intimidating task. This page gathers several resources that you may find helpful both in establishing a Village and as your Village operates.
Getting Started
- Prince George’s County, MD, Village Stories — learn about how our Villages were founded and operate
- First Steps to Build Your Village
Village Resources
- Washington Area Villages Exchange
- Village to Village Network
- Montgomery County, MD, Village Resources
- Fairfax County, VA, Village Resources
- DC Villages
- Hub and Spoke Villages: A National Survey
Establishing a Village
- Maryland Nonprofits: Do-It-Yourself Steps To Start A Nonprofit
- Sample Bylaws (Hyattsville Aging in Place)
- VillageRides — a project of the Jewish Council for the Aging of Greater Washington; offers resources, tools, and support for area Villages
- The Village Guide (look under “Village Development and Sustainability Documents) — The guide provides some helpful questions and guidance for building your Village.