Page 4 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 17, 2026 Mystic Valley Elder Services announces new name Mystic Valley Aging Services represents nonprofi t agency’s broader mission M ystic Valley Elder Services introduced a new name and logo on June 4, ALS Hope W fo Registration at 9:00 a.m. 2026, at the conclusion of its 50th anniversary year, at its Legacy50 Summit. The organization is now Mystic Valley Aging Services. “Our new name refl ects our Angel Fund for The RESEARCH AN INDEPENDENT NON-PROFIT CHARITY Benefiting ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) research at UMass Chan Medical School mission, which has expanded during our 50-year history,” said Chief Executive Offi cer Lisa Gurgone. “We empower people throughout the aging journey, and we support adults with disabilities and family caregivers of all ages.” The name also aligns with Mystic Valley’s eff orts to normalize aging as a natural part of life and reduce negative perceptions of aging. “When we consulted with Lake Quannapowitt in Wakefield, MA Saturday, September 12th, 2026 …a 3.5-mile walk around Walk begins at 11:00 a.m. • Build a team and obtain a sponsor • Collect pledges as a walker • Be a corporate sponsor • Make a tax-deductible donation to The Angel Fund Call 781-245-7070 or visit our website for more information. The Angel Fund for ALS Research • 649 Main Street • Wakefield, MA 01880 781-245-7070 • theangelfundals@gmail.com www.theangelfund.org community members, partners, and other stakeholders, the message was clear. Not everyone identifies as a senior or an elder, but we are all aging,” Gurgone noted. “We are dedicated to fostering independence at every age, and our name change refl ects that.” Mystic Valley Aging Services will continue to provide a broad range of care and resources to 11 communities in the northern Greater Boston area: Chelsea, Everett, Malden, Medford, Melrose, North Reading, Reading, Revere, Stoneham, Wakefi eld and Winthrop. “Our commitment to the community hasn’t changed. We believe everyone has a right to direct the choices that aff ect their life and we continue to off er a comprehensive array of programs to support that right,” said Chief Operating Offi cer Lesley Nolan. Mystic Valley Aging Services will also remain designated as a federal Area Agency on Aging and as one of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ regional Aging Services Access Points. Working in close partnership with the Massachusetts Executive Office of Aging & Independence, the organization provides information, services and supports that enable older adults and people with disabilities to age with dignity and respect in community-based settings. The organization introduced a new logo. The design shows a series of blue and green lines woven together within a circle, representing the network of support the agency provides by partnering with communities, home care and health providers, managed care entities, and service organizations. The wavy lines also evoke the valleys and waterways of the Mystic Valley region. The agency will upgrade its website this summer to off er a more user-friendly, streamlined resource. All agency emails and phone numbers will continue to operate. The Legacy50 Summit also served as the nonprofit’s spring fundraiser, generating funds that are critical to maintaining its Meals on Wheels and community-based meal site program. Established in 1975, Mystic Valley Aging Services is a private 501 (c) (3) nonprofi t organization that provides a comprehensive array of home-based and community-based programs and supports. YOUR LOCAL NEWS & SPORTS IN SIX LANGUAGES. SUBSCRIBE TO THE ADVOCATE ONLINE BY SCANNING HERE!
5 Publizr Home