Clayton Valley Village steps up for seniors

CLAYTON, CA (Oct. 23, 2023) — About 38% of Clayton residents are seniors, yet, unlike Concord and Walnut Creek, the city has no services for our senior community.

For many of us, a life-changing event, illness or accident can create the need for some assistance. Isolation and lack of companionship (felt especially during the pandemic), driving concerns or difficulties completing household tasks may have become an issue.

Clayton Valley Village (CVV) arose in 2017 to meet these needs of our seniors, enabling members to remain active and independent in their own homes.

By establishing an entirely volunteer-driven non-profit organization, along the lines of the virtual “villages” popping up throughout the country, CVV provides transportation help, social activities such as lunch dates and movie outings, friendly check-ins and assistance with household tasks such as changing light bulbs or resetting a printer.

A network of screened volunteers and seniors work together, using existing resources and talents within our own community, to provide members with services that help them stay active and independent in their own homes.

For seniors who have raised families and made connections in our Clayton Valley area and who want to stay in their own home as long as possible, these member services are invaluable. For volunteers, it’s a wonderful way to help our community, get to know new people and participate in fun events.

For info on becoming a member or volunteering, go to www.claytonvalleyvillage.org or call 925-626-0411.