As of November 1, 2025, millions of Americans may not receive their monthly food benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. In Wyoming, Governor Gordon has declared a public welfare emergency to ensure that food assistance continues (for now), but this can still put pressure on local organizations and food banks dedicated to feeding hungry Wyomingites.
As of November 1, 2025, millions of Americans—including many older Georgians—may not receive their monthly food benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. This disruption affects individuals living on fixed incomes, many of whom rely on SNAP to afford groceries and maintain their health.
Minnesota is launching a new way to help workers save for retirement. Secure Choice is a state-facilitated retirement savings program designed for private-sector workers who don’t have access to an employer-sponsored plan like a 401(k). A recent study found 60% of retirement savings-eligible employees were actually non-participants.
As of November 1, 2025, millions of Americans—including many older Georgians—may not receive their monthly food benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. This disruption affects individuals living on fixed incomes, many of whom rely on SNAP to afford groceries and maintain their health.
Did you ever think about becoming a school teacher? Do you have professional experience that you believe would make you an outstanding educator? Did you know that charter schools in Colorado receive a waiver from the educator licensing requirements and frequently hire individuals who have work experience in their field of study, but who may not be traditionally trained as a teacher? Our K-12 students in Colorado need diverse teachers, educators, and leaders standing at the head of their classrooms and schools. This includes diversity in race, ethnicity, age, gender, socioeconomic, geographic, sexual orientation, and academic/professional backgrounds.
Join AARP Colorado at the Cover Rock Music Festival, in Dillon, CO, August 7 - 8, 2020. The Cover Rock Music Festival will be returning to Colorado this year with a new venue, new dates and a new theme. This year’s theme is Re-Live Live Aid and will celebrate rock and roll’s grandest day. You can enjoy tribute bands performing full sets of artists that performed at the Live Aid concerts. The 2020 celebration will bring tribute bands from around the world to perform full concert sets as David Bowie, Elton John, U2, The Beach Boys, Bob Dylan, The Pretenders, Neil Young and The Police.
Join AARP and federal health experts by telephone on Tuesday, March 10, at 1 p.m. ET to learn about the symptoms of the COVID-19 coronavirus and how to protect yourself.
AARP Virginia’s volunteer Sharon Boyd brought the 5th Annual Celebration of Black History Program to the Celebrate Community in Fredericksburg, VA on Feb. 29.