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AARP New Jersey educates and advocates on behalf of those 50+ on issues that are important to them, their families, and to all Garden State residents.
New Brunswick, NJ – Ann Lippel has been selected by AARP, the nonprofit organization for people 50 and older, to receive the 2025 AARP New Jersey Andrus Award for Community Service, the Association’s most prestigious and visible state volunteer award for community service.
As of November 1, 2025, millions of Americans—including many older adults—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.
Starting January 2026, Social Security payments will increase by 2.8%. This cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) means the average monthly retirement payment will rise by about $56, from $2,015 to $2,071. Survivor benefits will go up by roughly $52, and disability payments will increase by $44. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will see their first boosted payment on December, payable in January 2026.
AARP New Jersey has teamed up with ONNJ for the television series, The Power of Us, hosted by State Director Chris Widelo.
$69,000 in grants aim to help residents of all ages, especially older adults, improve how they live, move, and stay connected in their neighborhoods through innovative local projects.
Next week, AARP Wyoming State Volunteer President Stella Montano and myself will be boarding a plane for our nation’s Capital to ask our congressional delegation to back provisions of The Big Beautiful Bill supportive to older adults.
AARP Oklahoma grants eight Community Challenge awards to assist residents of all ages, particularly older adults, in enhancing their living experiences, mobility, and connections within their neighborhoods.
Join AARP for free ice cream as we celebrate the 90th anniversary of Social Security. AARP will never stop fighting to protect the Social Security payments you earned. During the 65 years AARP has been fighting to protect and strengthen Social Security, our nation’s leaders from both parties have supported it. Now more than ever, we need our political leaders to speak out to celebrate Social Security and ensure it’s there, not only for older Americans today but for our kids and grandkids tomorrow. #WeEarnedIt
$165K in grants aims to help residents of all ages, especially older adults, improve how they live, move and stay connected in their neighborhoods through innovative local projects
Quick Action Projects in Cabell, Greenbrier, Mercer, Nicholas & Upshur Counties
We are pleased to share the winners of our latest round of Livable Community grants.
With this expansion into additional 211 call centers, the Caregiver Support Program will now be available within 25 states and Puerto Rico, reaching 36% of the total U.S. population, and accessible to an estimated 14.6 million family caregivers.
$73,664 in grants aims to help residents of all ages, especially older adults, improve how they live, move, and stay connected in their neighborhoods through innovative local projects.
Non-profit organizations in Clearmont, Thermopolis, and Sheridan scored a total of four Community Challenge Grants totaling $31,000, AARP announced today. ​​The grants are part of AARP’s $4.2 million commitment to fund 383 quick-action projects aimed at making communities more livable for people of all ages, with a focus on the needs of older adults.
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