Founded by Edie Morgan in 2006 to provide basic ser vices for KP elders, TMSP’s work is nationally known.

The National Council on Aging chose The Mustard Seed Project of the Key Peninsula to receive its 2026 Innovator Award at its annual Age+Action Conference, May 26-29, in Arlington, Virginia.

The award recognizes an organization that has created innovative solutions to improve the health and economic well-being of older adults in its community, which has been the mission of TMSP since its founding.

The citation read, in part: “The Mustard Seed Project is a rural innovation model that helps older adults remain independent, connected, and secure in the place they call home. … Programs respond to real needs, from transportation and nutrition to wellness, housing, and social connection. … The project is demonstrating how rural communities can build coordinated, equity-centered aging systems.”

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