SWPPA
Founded in 1988, Southwestern Pennsylvania Partnership for Aging is a volunteer-led non-profit providing a neutral forum for aging and disability issues.
Join SWPPA as an individual or as an organization. Members are invited to serve on one or more of the following committees:
Age-Friendly Greater Pittsburgh:
We represent two of three Pennsylvania sites in the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities. Education & Collaboration:
SWPPA organizes an annual conference, as well as roundtable discussions, trainings and more. Advocacy:
SWPPA promotes policies that better the lives of older adults and people of all ages.
09/18/2026
“Aging Environmental Scan” for Allegheny County, complete with Harvard Graphics - 1996.
“The paradox of aging is that every generation perceives itself as justifiably different from its predecessor; but plans as if its successor generation will be the same. This time it needs to be different.” - Charles Handy
09/03/2026
https://mailchi.mp/383f17e5c7f3/va21gly1ks-5828541
Pre-Application Webinar scheduled for September 9, 2026
06/25/2026
05/06/2026
Now Open: READY Communities Grants
The Pennsylvania Department of Aging has committed $325,000 to support projects serving older adults and people living with dementia across the Commonwealth, and will fund at least 50% of each selected project—with additional co-investment from participating foundations.
Grants of $10K–$50K are available.
Apply by June 12
https://www.giaging.org/ready-communities-rfp
The READY Communities Funding Collaborative is a new public-philanthropic pilot program sponsored by the Department of Aging, coordinated by In Aging (GIA), and supported by philanthropic partners across Pennsylvania.
READY Communities RFP Home Home READY Communities RFP Resilient Environments for Aging and Dementia in Your Communities (READY) Program OverviewThe READY Communities Funding Collaborative is a new public-philanthropic pilot grantmaking program sponsored by the Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA), coordinated by Grantm...
Last week’s Legislative Lunch hosted by the Southwestern PA Partnership for Aging (SWPPA) brought together state legislators, community leaders, and advocates for a meaningful discussion on issues impacting older adults and individuals with disabilities across our region.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to such an engaging and productive conversation—we appreciate your commitment to strengthening our communities!
A special thank you to IUP for hosting the event.
04/13/2026
04/01/2026
Join us for the SWPPA Lunch, Legislative Update and review of the 2026 Policy Priorities.
SWPPA Event - Lunch, Legislative Update and 2026 Policy Priorities Join the Southwest Pennsylvania Partnership for Aging (SWPPA) for an engaging and informative Networking Lunch and Legislative Update, where connection meets advocacy.
12/29/2025
It’s not too late to take advantage of SWPPA’s discounted membership drive. Renew or sign up in the next few days before the end of December and get 10% off. Don’t miss out on the savings and the benefits! Renew your membership here: https://swppa.wildapricot.org/Sys/Profile
New members sign up here: https://www.swppa.org/memberships/
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12/17/2025
Don’t miss out! Renew or sign up for a membership before the end of the year and enjoy 10% off. Take advantage of this limited-time savings. Renew your membership here: https://swppa.wildapricot.org/Sys/Profile
New members join here: https://www.swppa.org/memberships/
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