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Observed on June 19, Juneteenth National Independence Day is a historic holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.

Nominate an exceptional volunteer for California’s 2022 AARP Andrus Award for Community Service

Join AARP California as we recognize Asian American and Pacific Islander culture and contributions to the United States.

Creating more affordable housing is a key issue California officials hope to address with the state's new “Master Plan for Aging.” It outlines five priorities to help make the state more livable for people of all ages, including putting parks closer to homes and making public transit more accessible.

As part of our Black History Month celebration, we met with AARP volunteers from throughout California to talk about Black wellness, how to prioritize health and health heroes. Each week, we’ll unveil a video from our series!

Applications are currently being accepted through March 22, 2022, 5:00 p.m. ET.

The four-month initiative gave aspiring youth filmmakers the educational, technical and financial support they needed to make short documentaries that highlight issues facing older adults and how some local programs are stepping in to help.

The award recognizes outstanding service and is given to a community-minded person 50-plus who most exemplifies the motto of AARP’s founder, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, “To serve, not to be served.” The award is given annually to one Californian.

As part of our celebration for Hispanic Heritage Month, we're highlighting four community leaders who've made meaningful contributions. Check out the videos!

We’re celebrating Hispanic Heritage month from September 15 to October 15, honoring the contributions and perseverance of Latino and Hispanic cultures. Join the festivities by participating in our virtual events, including a museum tour, concert (in-person), virtual conversations about health and empowerment, a cooking demonstration, and more!