Soroptimist Village

Soroptimist Village sits in the City of Norwalk and was built and run by several local Soroptimist International clubs, and it offers 52 low-income, garden-style apartments with both studio and one-bedroom options that stay well-maintained and simple. Rent comes below market prices and is partly subsidized by the City of Norwalk, so many seniors and disabled persons who've struggled to pay for housing have found long-term homes there, with current residents staying almost thirteen years on average, and the place feels like a steady, supportive community where folks can remain independent but still get help if they need it. The Village provides assisted living and Alzheimer's care services, along with retirement and independent living options, and the community gathers often in the Barbara Riley Social Hall, which is also used for board meetings and resident events that include birthday and holiday parties. The property management, St Timothy's Manor, works to keep the apartments and grounds looked after while also handling tenant services, and the whole facility is run as a non-profit by the Soroptimist Village Foundation, Inc., which relates to Soroptimist International of the Americas, a group known for helping women and girls through education, social support, and programs that fight poverty and domestic violence. Soroptimist Village supports its residents with activities, service programs, and community grants, and over time the wider Soroptimist group has given out $1.7 million to support local projects for women and girls, including things like shelter renovations, free mammograms for low-income women, self-esteem workshops for girls, and awards to recognize women making a difference. This apartment community is designed for seniors who need safe, modest, and affordable housing and would like to feel part of a purpose-driven group that cares about improving lives, and while it's no luxury facility, many find it suits them just fine in their later years.