Who We Are

• Aging in Puyallup - also known as the Puyallup Area Aging in Community Committee (PAAICC) is a broad-based non-profit educational and advocacy organization championed by members whose goal is to address aging issues including quality-of-life, independent housing and transportation concerns that will help to make the area livable for all ages.  The PAAICC was instrumental in helping Puyallup to become the first age-friendly city in Washington State.

Age-Friendly City Puyallup

• In 2016, Puyallup became the first age-friendly city in the state of Washington as designated by the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities, an institutional affiliate of the World Health Organization’s Global Network of Age-Friendly Cities and Communities. 
• In receiving this distinction, Puyallup committed to optimizing opportunities for people of all ages.  In March 2020, the city adopted a 5-year action plan developed by community stakeholders.  Subsequently, with the support of the city and the PAICC,  a five-year action plan was developed to focus on housing, transportation, communication and respect and social inclusion. Adopted in early 2020, it was approved by the AARP in March 2020. 
• In May 2023, the AARP awarded the city a plaque in recognition of its completion of its 5-year plan.
• Community volunteers are integral to meeting the vision of being an age-friendly city for all ages.  The action plan and the 5-year report may be found at http://cityofpuyallup.org/DocumentCenter/View/12552/Aging-Puyallup-Action-Plan-2-2120AARP
• If you want to learn more about the PAICC, want a speaker for your organization or want to volunteer with the Age-Friendly City team, please contact us at: Contact@AginginPuyallup.org ​

“If it takes a village to raise our children, then it takes a community to care for our seniors.” 
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CALL FOR VOLUNTEER BOARD MEMBERS!
As we look forward to 2025-2026, our Aging in Puyallup committee is looking for additional board members and volunteers who are passionate about aging in Puyallup. Would you be interested in volunteering as a board member of the Puyallup Area Aging in Community Committee. To learn more about our purpose and the responsibilities of our committee contact:

Wendy or Pat at Contact@AginginPuyallup.org