In this year’s annual report, we will take a look at the three common pillars that built the communities of strength throughout the Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan's (AAAWM) nine-county region; the impact of rising to the challenge, how we became stronger together, and ultimately the power of connection for older adults and their families. All of our agency partners and AAAWM staff members are true heroes and we thank each and every one of them for helping to take care of our region’s seniors during COVID-19. From home-delivered meals to transportation, the delivery of essential items, and virtual programming, no individual was left behind and we are grateful for this embodiment of what it means to be a community of strength.