Howard County has a range of both public and private organizations that serve the older adult population. In the public realm, the primary organizations are the Office on Aging and Independence (OAI), Department of Recreation and Parks (HCRP), and the Health Department (HCHD). OAI is the local Area Agency on Aging, which provides a wide range of services including, but not limited to: Maryland Access Point (local Aging & Disability Resource Center), six 50+ Centers (expanded version of senior centers), two specialized day programs for persons with cognitive/physical disabilities, congregate meals, evidence-based wellness programs (e.g., CDSME), the Loan Closet (provides free assistive devices and technology), caregiver services (e.g., NFCSP), ombudsman, guardianship, and State Health Insurance and Assistance Program (SHIP). OAI is part of the Department of Community Resources and Services which serves all populations across the lifespan. This connection further expands the agency’s reach in working with a variety of partners from the disability community; to veterans; to individuals who are vulnerable due to poverty, inadequate housing, and other issues. HCRP provides specialized activities for individuals 55+ in its community centers and organizes trips. HCHD is the lead agency for the Local Health Improvement Coalition (LHIC) Healthy Aging Sub-Committee. The County government also offers senior tax credits, livability tax credits, universal design guidelines for 55+ communities, free fixed-route bus service for adults aged 60+, a senior liaison within the Police Department, and active coordination with the Department of Human Services (DHS) Aging Services Division, which includes Adult Protective Services (APS). Fire and Rescue (DFRS) through its Mobile Integrated Health program is also seeking to identify and target services to older adults with non-medical issues that come to their attention. Supplementing the public involvement, private and non-profit efforts to support older adults include, but are not limited to: the Commission on Aging; advocacy groups such as KASA (Korean-American Senior Association); the Columbia Association (CA), which provides a wide range of programs and services in central Howard County; the Coalition of Geriatric Services (COGS); and Howard County Community Hospital, which provides a range of services targeting older adults. In terms of future planning, as outlined in this application, the County is embarking on a strategic planning and collaborative process to make the County an even better place for people of all ages, including older adults, to live.