Massachusetts Senior Action Council.

Hide Profile

The Massachusetts Senior Action Council was founded in April 1981. By September 1981, there were local councils in Malden, Everett, and Watertown. MSAC now has local councils, or chapters, in many cities and towns across Massachusetts, and dozens of "affiliated" organizations that have representation in the chapters. MSAC is a participatory democratic organization comprised of individuals and local associations that, at annual conventions, elect officers and identify the grassroots issues that become MSAC's priority for the following year. Membership is open to people of all ages, but board members must be at least 55. A non-profit organization, MSAC works on all issues concerning senior citizens, especially health care, housing, and transportation. Over the years, MSAC has organized, lobbied, publicized, and educated people about such issues as prescription drug costs, medicare rules and legislation, safe and affordable housing, and accessible and affordable public transportation. MSAC is the state affiliate of the National Council of Senior Citizens.

From the description of Records, 1978-1994 (bulk, 1980-1992). (University of Massachusetts at Boston). WorldCat record id: 52887730

Archival Resources
Role Title Holding Repository
creatorOf Massachusetts Senior Action Council. Records, 1978-1994 (bulk, 1980-1992). University of Massachusetts at Boston, Healey Library
referencedIn Connecticut Citizens Action Group Records., undated, 1964-2002 Archives & Special Collections at the Thomas J. Dodd Center.
Role Title Holding Repository
Relation Name
associatedWith Connecticut Citizens Action Group. corporateBody
associatedWith National Council of Senior Citizens. corporateBody
Place Name Admin Code Country
Massachusetts
Subject
Older people
Occupation
Activity

Corporate Body

Active 1978

Active 1994

Related Descriptions
Information

Permalink: http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6480nn6

Ark ID: w6480nn6

SNAC ID: 5630008