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AARP is now accepting applications for the 2019 Community Challenge grant program to fund “quick-action” projects that spark change in local communities. The grant program, which is now in its third year, is part of AARP’s nationwide Livable Communities initiative, which aims to make communities great places to live for everyone.

Join AARP Arkansas as we host a special screening of Director Spike Lee's: Black KkKlansman

AARP is on a mission to make communities more livable for people of all ages, and the results can be seen in three localities.

AARP Arkansas Speakers Bureau has volunteers ready to present a variety of topics to community organizations, civic groups and churches.

Today, AARP announced the awardees for its 2018 AARP Community Challenge grant program, including 3 recipients right here in Arkansas. A total of $1.3 million will be distributed to fund 129 “quick action” projects across the country, helping communities make immediate improvements and jumpstart long-term progress to support residents of all ages. Nearly 1,600 applications were received from non-profits and government entities for the program, now in its second year. Each of the projects, which must be completed by November 5, is designed to achieve on one or more of the following outcomes:

Millennial Family Caregivers More Likely to Care for Someone with a Mental or Emotional Health Issue, AARP Report Finds

BECOME A MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS VOLUNTEER WITH AARP ARKANSAS

Every 2 seconds someone’s identity is stolen. To help consumers protect themselves from identify theft, AARP Arkansas will host two FREE Fraud Watch Network shredding events in May. See event details and registration information below.

Join AARP Arkansas on Thursday, April 26 for Beautiful – The Carole King Musical at Baum Walker Hall at the Walton Arts Center. AARP members will get 10% off of tickets, which range in price from $53 - $103 for that night only.