Who We Are

• The Puyallup Area Aging in Community Committee (PAAICC) is a broad-based non-profit educational and advocacy organization championed by members whose goal is to address aging issues including quality-of-life, independent housing and transportation concerns that will help to make the area livable for all ages.  The PAAICC was instrumental in helping Puyallup to become the first age-friendly city in Washington State.

Age-Friendly City Puyallup

• In 2016, Puyallup became the first age-friendly city in the state of Washington as designated by the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities, an institutional affiliate of the World Health Organization’s Global Network of Age-Friendly Cities and Communities. 
• In receiving this distinction, Puyallup committed to optimizing opportunities for people of all ages.  In March 2020, the city adopted a 5-year action plan developed by community stakeholders.  Subsequently, with the support of the city and the PAICC,  a five-year action plan was developed to focus on housing, transportation, communication and respect and social inclusion. Adopted in early 2020, it was approved by the AARP in March 2020. 
• In May 2023, the AARP awarded the city a plaque in recognition of its completion of its 5-year plan.
• Community volunteers are integral to meeting the vision of being an age-friendly city for all ages.  The action plan and the 5-year report may be found at http://cityofpuyallup.org/DocumentCenter/View/12552/Aging-Puyallup-Action-Plan-2-2120AARP
• If you want to learn more about the PAICC, want a speaker for your organization or want to volunteer with the Age-Friendly City team, please contact us at: Contact@AginginPuyallup.org 

“If it takes a village to raise our children, then it takes a community to care for our elders.” 
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CALL FOR VOLUNTEER BOARD MEMBERS!
As we look forward to 2025, The Puyallup Area Aging in Community Committee is looking for additional board members who are passionate about aging in Puyallup. Would you be interested in volunteering as a board member of the Puyallup Area Aging in Community Committee. We have scheduled a "meet and greet" for interested board members to meet our current board and to learn more about our purpose and the responsibilities of our members.

Date & Time: Saturday, October 12, 10:00 -11:30 a.m. Puyallup Library
RSVP to Linda at Contact@AginginPuyallup.org