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Helping connect Minnesotans to resources that help them save money and live their best life
Building great communities takes time – but small, tangible improvements can spark lasting change. That’s the idea behind the AARP Community Challenge, a grant program launched in 2017 to support quick-action projects that enhance livability nationwide.
Starting January 1, 2026, Minnesota workers will have access to Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML)—a new state benefit that provides financial support and job protection when you need time away from work to care for yourself or a loved one.
Minnesotans who have been defrauded now have a better chance of financial recovery, thanks to a new bipartisan law championed by AARP Minnesota. The Consumer Fraud Restitution Fund, the first of its kind in the nation, was signed into law in 2025 with strong bipartisan support. This innovative fund will help victims of fraud recover lost money—especially in cases where scammers are untraceable or bankrupt.
Gayle Brown Olson has been awarded the 2025 AARP Andrus Award for Community Service for Minnesota. The annual award is AARP’s most prestigious and visible volunteer award.
In this four-session series, you’ll learn new techniques, build on what you know, and develop your personal style. Create French countryside landscapes, pets, and bold florals using the provided patterns—no drawing needed. Sessions are recorded, and helpful tips, advice, and critiques are included.
A rundown of our wins and progress made for older North Dakotans.
“The age wave is here,” says Cathleen MacCaul, Senior Advocacy Director at AARP Washington. “By 2030, more Washingtonians will be age 65 and older than under 18. That demographic shift will impact every part of our economy—from health care to housing to gaps in our long term care workforce.”
AARP Maryland teamed up with MDOT to explore the transporation needs of rural communities.
AARP Oklahoma recognizes the 2025 Andrus Award recipients and volunteers for their hard work in safeguarding the lives of older Oklahomans.
Idaho State of the State Watch Party
Blacksburg, Va. – Judith Jones of Blacksburg has been selected by AARP, the nonprofit organization for people 50 and older, to receive the 2025 AARP Virginia Andrus Award for Community Service, the Association’s most prestigious and visible state volunteer award for community service.
With holiday shopping—and shipping—comes the risk of package theft. Thieves — often called “Porch Pirates” — steal millions of packages from American doorsteps each year, totaling billions of dollars in merchandise. You can help protect your deliveries with a few simple steps.
AARP Oregon is proud to announce that longtime volunteer and community advocate Elaine Friesen-Strang has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 AARP Oregon Andrus Award for Community Service, our most prestigious and visible volunteer honor.
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