03/13/2026
Congratulations to The Iowa Community HUB on receiving this important grant. Efforts like this make a meaningful difference for older adults and caregivers in our communities. Keep up the great work supporting connection and care across rural Iowa!
Strengthening Social Connection in Rural Iowa
The Iowa Community HUB has been selected as a recipient of USAging’s 2026 Strengthening Social Connection in Communities (SSCC) Grant. This initiative will focus on addressing the social connection needs of older adults and caregivers in rural Iowa.
Patients at Primary Health Care will be screened for social isolation and loneliness. Those who may benefit will be referred to the HUB (called a social prescription). The HUB team will talk with them about their needs and connect them to programs, services, and community resources that can help.
Over time, we hope to expand this work to other healthcare and community partners.
To learn more: https://www.usaging.org/social-connection-communities