As of November 1, 2025, millions of Americans—including many older Michiganders—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.
LOS ANGELES – AARP California is proud to continue the Andrus Opportunity Award Scholarship, which honors the legacy of AARP founder Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus through. Each year, the Andrus Opportunity Award Scholarship will provide $5,000 in financial assistance to a graduating senior who demonstrates academic excellence, leadership, and a strong commitment to community service. The award is funded by a $50,000 grant, which will help fund the scholarships for the next ten years, ensuring lasting support for students.
AARP Virginia marked Social Security’s 90th anniversary in Roanoke with cake, prizes, and stories from retirees while highlighting concerns about the program’s future funding.
AARP Virginia volunteers joined law enforcement and neighborhood watch groups on Aug. 5 to support public safety and raise awareness about the future of Social Security during National Night Out.
As the nation marked the 90th anniversary of the Social Security Act, signed into law on Aug. 14, 1935, by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, AARP Virginia hosted a community event to celebrate the milestone and gather public sentiment on the program’s legacy.
Governor JB Pritzker signed HB 1226, the Road Safety & Fairness Act into law, a bipartisan measure championed by Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias and AARP Illinois.
The award is named after AARP Founder Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus and goes to the state’s top volunteer over the age of 50. The finalists include Charlie Simineo and Tim Sheppard of Cheyenne, and Sheridan’s Carla Crayton.
In Southwest Florida, one organization has a an ambitious task of uniting residents, leaders, and thought partners to tackle the region’s toughest social issues — and it's a winner of AARP's Community Challenge grant!
AARP lllinois thanks Governor JB Pritzker for signing Senate Bill 2319 into law. This landmark legislation—the Digital Asset Kiosks Act —represents a major step forward in protecting Illinois consumers, especially older adults, from fraud and abuse in the rapidly evolving digital asset marketplace.
AARP Chicago was thrilled to see some of Chicago's most iconic skyscrapers light up blue (and some also pink and yellow — historic Social Security colors) for Social Security's 90th birthday.