Aging Forward Durham exists because one person saw a need, believed it could be met, and inspired others to act. That person is Henry Broadway, Founder of Aging Forward Durham and a nominee for the National Excellence Volunteer Award.

This nomination recognizes Henry’s extraordinary volunteer leadership, vision, and unwavering commitment to seniors in North Durham — and it tells the story of how a simple but powerful idea became a growing nonprofit that is changing lives.

Free transportation for seniors in northern Durham NC. Learn how Aging Forward Durham helps older adults stay independent with no cost rides to medical and dental appointments provided by trained community volunteers.

As we grow older, independence becomes more valuable than ever. Yet for many seniors, one of the biggest challenges to maintaining independence is transportation. When driving is no longer an option, getting to medical appointments, dental visits, or physical therapy can become stressful and overwhelming.

For seniors in northern Durham, North Carolina, there is a trusted solution.