A trusted partner in advancing
age-friendly initiatives 

​​As a trusted partner in age-friendly work, we’ve developed, supported, and funded initiatives that enhance the longevity and quality of life for older adults and caregivers in the Northland.

Because aging is a journey that we all share

Aging is a shared experience that touches us all. As we collectively grow older, we want to ensure our communities are inclusive and welcoming, where everyone can live and thrive at every age and stage of their lives. 

From enhancing accessibility and fostering social connections to expanding resources and reshaping the narrative around aging, we’re dedicated to making Duluth a more livable, age-friendly community for all—one project at a time.

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Our Impact At A Glance

How we’re making an impact in our community

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Developing & Funding Age-friendly Projects
We’re proud to develop and fund age-friendly programs and projects that create, support, and sustain a community where everyone can live and thrive. Projects like Be MinneSNOWta NICE, Words Matter videos, And So We Grow… Sowing Seeds to End Ageism and the Minnesota Grandfamilies campaign are just a few examples of our work to build a more inclusive community—where all generations can engage, connect, and grow together.

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Prioritizing Older Adults & Caregivers
Collaboration is foundational to our work. By partnering with mission-aligned and impact-driven organizations like Zeitgeist and Ecolibrium3, we’re better positioned to advance age-inclusive strategies to impact livability in our community as we grow older. Whether it’s sharing resources through the ongoing efforts of our Age-Friendly Outreach Specialist or local community events, we seek to bridge the gap where it matters most.

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Changing the Conversation About Aging
No matter what age-friendly project we’re focusing on, we believe that by working together to dismantle ageist attitudes, policies, and systems, we create a ripple effect of positive changes that foster an environment where people of all ages can feel seen, heard, and valued. Through storytelling, community engagement, and education, we’re working to collectively change how we think and talk about aging.

Behind the DAS Impact

Meet the Founder:
Mimi Stender

As the Founder of Duluth Aging Support (DAS) and the Co-Lead of the Duluth Age-Friendly Initiative, Mimi Stender has dedicated much of her work to creating, supporting, and sustaining a welcoming community where everyone can live and thrive regardless of age, abilities, or income.

Her experience in program development, community engagement, and coalition building enables her to work alongside organizations, city leaders, and volunteers to drive positive change and foster a bright and inclusive future for people of all ages.

Meet The Team
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Our Age-Friendly Projects

Discover the meaningful work we’re doing

We’re committed to advancing age-friendly efforts and are proud to co-lead the Duluth Age-Friendly initiative in partnership with Ecolibirum3. From local to state-level efforts, we’re making a real impact in our community by actively shaping and driving age-friendly efforts forward.

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