Joy Hepp

In honor of Black History Month, AARP California is encouraging you to pass on your stories, your knowledge and your love as part of our month-long focus on family legacy. Throughout the month we will be highlighting Californian grandparents and their efforts to share stories and build legacy with their grandbabies. This week we interviewed Elaine and Garrison Ross of Campbell, CA.

In honor of Black History Month, AARP California is encouraging you to pass on your stories, your knowledge and your love as part of our month-long focus on family legacy. Throughout the month we will be highlighting Californian grandparents and their efforts to share stories and build legacy with their grandbabies. This week we interviewed Arthur and Lana Rasberry, aka Papa and Nani, of Fairfield about their relationship with 7-year-old Bryce and 5-year-old Riley.

What will you pass down as part of your family legacy?

From assessing your 401(k) retirement plan to getting a head start on saving for your summer vacation, the beginning of the year can be a particularly good time to think about the state of your finances. Whatever your financial situation, it is helpful to take stock of where you’re headed in the New Year.

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Volunteers needed for AARP's booth at The Original Sacramento Home and Garden Show, where thousands of consumers will enjoy getting answers and building their dreams.

As summer wraps up and many folks are looking toward the end of their fiscal years, you may be shifting your focus to your financial goals.

As we focus throughout the month of July on empowering those in need, we are also shining a light on volunteer opportunities right here in California.

“The human contribution is the essential ingredient. It is only in the giving of oneself to others that we truly live.” The quote by AARP founder Ethel Percy Andrus still rings true today and continues to shape this association dedicated to helping people age 50+ live their best lives.

“Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve.” Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s words evoke one of the principal tenets of AARP; that by serving others, we can transform lives and enhance communities.