WE ARE CLASS
Consortium of Lake Area Senior Services or CLASS is a nonprofit organization made up of dedicated volunteers representing northeast metro area service providers to seniors, municipalities, faith communities, and the community at large. CLASS is organized into a number of working committees including: Education, Networking and Advocacy.
EDUCATION & EVENTS
Virtual and in-person
We create opportunities for local businesses, city and government officials, community members, and local business leaders to learn how to support our aging communities through a variety of topics including aging in in the community, transportation, affordable housing, and dementia friendly.
OUR MISSION
We are community professionals working together to educate, organize, and advocate to improve the quality of life for seniors in our communities.
CLASS KEY PRIORITIES
Aging Well in the NE Metro
The Consortium of Lake Area Senior Services (CLASS) engages individuals, organizations, businesses, faith communities and governments to partner in creating communities that work together to address opportunities and challenges as we age through three (3) priority areas:
COMMUNITY FOCUS
People of all capabilities are valuable and vital members of the community.
CLASS supports the public and private creation and coordination of opportunities for health, well-being and social inclusion. We advocate for services and systems to be accessible to and inclusive of older adults with varying needs, interests, and capacities.
We empower older adults to share and participate in these discussions and actions that matter to them.
TRANSPORTATION FOCUS
Reliable and comprehensive transportation is a vital for older adults to maintain health, wellness, and social connection.
CLASS supports opportunities for the creation of innovative public and private transportation options for older adults and caregivers to stay connected in community.
We empower older adults to share and participate in these discussions and actions that matter to them.
HOUSING FOCUS
Older adults need to have housing they can afford to age successfully in the community of their choice.
CLASS supports public and private opportunities to advocate for affordable and accessible housing options for older adults.
We empower older adults to share and participate in these discussions and actions that matter to them.
