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At AARP Arkansas, we often have valuable resources for our community members. Here is a list of resources from both AARP and vetted organizations. Just click the name of the link to be directed to the appropriate website for more information.
If you have resources or information that should be added to this list, please contact us at ar@aarp.org with "Community Resource" in the subject line.
BROADBAND
Affordable Connectivity Program - this program has ended but the site provides information and resources to help those in need.
CAREGIVING
Resource guide for caregivers
CLASSES/EDUCATION
Senior Planet - OATS
COMMUNITY CHALLENGE GRANTS
AARP Livable Communities Annual Grant Cycle
CONTACT YOUR LAWMAKERS
State Legislature and how to know your district maps
State Lawmakers
Senators
Congressmen (past and present)
EMERGENCY
Tornado recovery guide
How to recover from a natural disaster guide
Preparing for a natural disaster
Go Bag Tips
FOOD
Arkansas Food Bank (Central Arkansas/Delta/Parts of South Arkansas) - map to resources
Northwest Arkansas Food Bank - map to resources
Southwest Arkansas Food Bank - map to resources
Northeast Arkansas Food Bank - map to resources
FRAUD
AARP Fraud Watch
Arkansas Attorney General's Office Elder Abuse
LEGAL AID
Legal Aid of Arkansas
Free resources from the Attorney General's Office
MEDICARE
Medicare Resources
TAX-AIDE
AARP Tax-Aide (seasonal service)
WORK/EMPLOYMENT
SCSEP - Senior Community Service Employment Program
UTILITIES
Summit Utilities Rebates and Efficiency Programs
VETERANS
How to Replace Lost or Missing Medals (including medals due for past service)
Vet Resources, a free newsletter from the VA
VA Benefits, an online VA site with information about everything from
housing assistance to what loved ones need to know about burials and memorials
Accessing personnel records from the VA
Emergency Mental Health from VA call 988 then press 1 or text 838255
Military Service Plaque from Together We Serve
Employment Assistance
VOTER INFORMATION
Are you registered to vote?
Text ARVOTES to 22-777 and you’ll receive our latest information for going to the polls
ADDITIONAL
AARP Arkansas has been an advertiser in this publication full of great resources:
Arkansas Senior Resource Directory
About AARP Arkansas
Contact Information and more from your state office. Learn what we are doing to champion social change and help you live your best life.