Member Services and Activities

The purpose of Palisades Village is to assist residents age fifty and over to preserve the practical means and confidence, as they grow older, to live their lives to the fullest in their own homes in the Berkley, Kent, Foxhall and Palisades neighborhoods of Washington, DC. The organization created and is expanding a network of social connections, events, information, and support services for members that will permit us to live conveniently, safely, and happily in our own homes as long as possible.

 

What Members Do and Receive

Fees for full Membership are $500 a year for an individual and $750 for a household, with lower fees of $100 a year for those with household incomes below $50,000, and fees waived completely for those with household incomes below $34,000. (We also have Associate Memberships; see below)

One-Call Service: Call us -- or email, if you prefer -- with your request and we will work with you to find a solution. We provide services using a “volunteer first” approach; this means that if a volunteer is available and qualified then we will make arrangements for that volunteer to provide the service. All volunteer services are included in your full membership fee.

Contacting Us: To reach us, call (202) 244-3310 or e-mail info@palisadesvillage.org. The office is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. At other times, we check e-mail and voice mail periodically. If you leave a message, we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

Typical Volunteer Services: Through our corps of neighborhood volunteers, we will provide transportation for appointments and errands, in-home assistance with light chores and minor repairs, gardening advice and help, and help with software and set-up for technical equipment, among others. For transportation needs, our most common request, please make your request as early as possible, preferably several days in advance.

Commercial Service Providers: For any request that cannot be met through our corps of neighborhood volunteers, such as major home repairs, home inspections and home health care needs, Palisades Village will assist you in finding a qualified provider. We use Washington Consumers’ Checkbook ratings for quality and pricing, recommendations gathered from local residents, and our own research. Whenever possible, we will seek, but cannot guarantee, a discount from the vendor.  You will be responsible for payment for commercial or professional services.

Social, Cultural & Educational Programs: We organize lectures and create opportunities for our members to participate in activities such as excursions to museums, social events, and concerts. Transportation will be provided for those members who need it. Please, volunteer to serve on one of our committees, or call us with your suggestions for programs and events.

Keeping in Touch: Members of Palisades Village maintain contact with each other through phone, e-mail, regular meetings, mail, and visits. We also publish a newsletter. We always welcome your volunteer help, your input on services received and your suggestions on how we may improve our services and activities.

Associate Memberships: Associate members receive assistance in finding qualified service providers and all other privileges except assistance from volunteers. All but $50 of their $250 annual fee is tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. Their support assists neighbors in greater need, and gives them a chance to become familiar with how good a job we do.

 

EMERGENCIES:  In the event of a medical emergency, please call 911 or your doctor.   

 

For more information or to join please phone us at (202) 244-3310 or email us at info@palisadesvillage.org