Raleigh Village East History
A few years ago, a small group of neighbors investigated establishing an “Aging in Place” virtual village that would encompass the contiguous neighborhoods of Pilot Mill, Capitol Park, Mordecai, East Mordecai, Oakdale, Oakwood, and Capitol Heights. In 2019 we formed a Board of Directors and were granted 501(c)3 non-profit status incorporated as Raleigh Village East. RVE began working on fund-raising efforts and held public forums, social and educational events and more. During the pandemic our outreach focused on getting seniors vaccinated, and through those efforts we explored expanding our network to include additional downtown neighborhoods including Idlewild, College Park, Madonna Acres, Chavis Park, and South Park. We are a work in progress, and we invite you to join us in this effort.
Aging in Place means making a conscious decision to stay in one’s home for as long as possible with the comfort, security, and social life needed to support healthy and happy living. This may include adding supplementary services to maintain quality of life.