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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.
As Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month comes to an end, we take a moment to honor the resilience, strength, and cultural richness of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community—especially its elders.
Highlights included exploration of the National Museum of the United States Army and The National Museum of the Marine Corps
Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs launched its inaugural veterans and military family conference in Louisville.
Legislation would protect older adults from the growing financial exploitation crisis
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After nearly four decades of dedicated service, one AARP Pennsylvania Associate State Director David Kalinoski is preparing to close an extraordinary chapter in a career defined by advocacy, innovation, and community building. As the organization’s first ASD in the country, he’s witnessed—and helped shape—the evolution of AARP’s mission, from grassroots volunteer-led programs to cutting-edge national campaigns. In this Q&A, he reflects on the legacy he’s leaving behind, the milestones that have defined his journey, and the people who have inspired him along the way.
Judy Kotler has spent a lifetime caring for others. An only child raised in Queens, New York, she pursued a biology degree at Queens College before relocating to Philadelphia to attend physical therapy school at the University of Pennsylvania. That move would mark the beginning of a decades-long commitment to health care, service, and, eventually, community advocacy.
Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs launches its inaugural veterans event in Louisville.
AARP is a leading force in brain health. And here in Texas, AARP has been working with state leadership to help the Lone Star State grow as a global innovation hub for understanding dementias and improving brain health.
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