CASOA Email Template - Open Participation Survey

Dear community members age [55 and up -- adjust to minimum age of sample],
 

We need your input! The [City / County / State / Area Agency on Aging / State Agency on Aging] is conducting the Community Assessment Survey for Older Adults to better understand the contributions that adults [55+] make to their communities, as well as the needs they have and challenges they experience. Your feedback will help us be sure that our policies and programs align with our residents’ values.
 

You can find the survey here: polco.us/[shorturl]. We encourage all residents age [55] and up to participate! The survey will only take 10-15 minutes to complete, and your feedback will directly influence the decisions and plans of local government, foundations, AAAs, nonprofits serving the aging population, and other organizations serving our community. If you have any questions about the survey, please contact [name] at [phone] or [email]. 

This survey is conducted in partnership with Polco, an online civic engagement platform that enables residents to provide input to local government decision-making processes. Participants’ responses are anonymous, and personal data or identifying information are never shared. Your privacy is important to us! You can learn more about Polco here and see their Privacy Policy here. 

Thank you for sharing your voice! 

[name]