Livable Communities

How to keep your garden glowing with color through the fall.

DILLINGHAM, AK - Using funds from a 2021 AARP Community Challenge Grant, the Dillingham Friends of the Landfill committee are working to improve landfill management and access to the fish waste disposal area. These practices reduce human-bear interaction around the landfill, keeping both residents and animals safe. Friends of the Landfill is a volunteer group that works advocates for practices supporting the community solid waste program.

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Ensuring Stability for Seniors and Vulnerable Residents Through the Housing Trust Fund

As part of the newly updated 2024 AARP Livability Index™ website, AARP announced Nebraska’s capital city, Lincoln, secured an impressive score, ranking 9th place on the Top 10 Livability Index for U.S. Large Communities (population 100,000-499,999) — moving up from 2023’s 11th place.

Results of the 2024 AARP Livability Index Release with South Dakota Rankings

In too many communities across Minnesota, people can’t safely walk to where they need or want to go due to a lack sidewalks, crosswalks or other safety features that make streets safe for pedestrians and drivers.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteer, Pat, tells us why she enjoys her volunteer experience

As the 2024 election approaches, Michigan voters will have the opportunity to hear directly from U.S. Senate candidates Elissa Slotkin and Mike Rogers during a highly anticipated debate on Tuesday, October 8th at 7:00 PM.

Do you have an idea to make your community more age-friendly? The Age-Friendly Minnesota Council announced its second round of Community Grants, offering up to $80,000, in support of projects that strengthen and improve communities for people of all ages, including older adults. Applications are due Friday, November 8, 2024, before 4:00 p.m. CT., and the funding period is expected to run from February 2025 through March 2026.