Livable Communities

Long-time volunteer Jessica tells us why she enjoys her volunteer experience

Denver, Colo.— AARP announced seven organizations throughout Colorado will receive 2024 Community Challenge grants – part of AARP’s largest investment in communities to date with $3.8 million awarded among 343 organizations nationwide. Grantees will implement quick-action projects that help communities become more livable by improving public places; transportation; housing; digital connections; and more, with an emphasis on the needs of adults ages 50 and older.

Six Texas organizations will receive 2021 Community Challenge grants. Five are in Houston and one in Dallas.

AARP Colorado invites community members enthusiastic about making their towns and cities more livable to join this year’s Planning Academy!

AARP ND and several partners have launched the state’s first missing middle housing (MMH) design competition, New Housing on the Block, to create affordable, aging-friendly and attainable housing in Fargo.

AARP pushed for the tax breaks to help older homeowners remain in their communities as they age.

With AARP as your partner, you’ll learn how to proactively spot scams, get the guidance, and be a strong fraud fighter.

New AARP resource connects veterans to adapted housing grants from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Get the family caregiving support you need, when you need it. Your caregiving journey can be challenging in all kinds of ways. AARP Family Caregiving is here to help you get answers, connect with other family caregivers and find resources close to home. So you can take care of what matters most.

As a strong, nonpartisan advocate for social change at the local, state and national levels, AARP Advocacy fights for issues that matter to the more than 100 million Americans over age 50, their families, and society, including leading efforts to strengthen and protect Social Security. In Maine, more than 360,000 individuals benefit from this remarkable program.