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Social Security has struggled with customer service for years. Declining staffing and funding has seen the Social Security Administration (SSA) leaving District residents in the lurch, dealing with long wait times on the phone and in Social Security offices, getting busy signals on the phone, or sometimes simply being unable to reach anyone for their customer service needs. SSA recently scrapped a proposed service change that would have forced many older District residents to have to go in-person to a Social Security office for routine services that have been handled over the phone.
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Back for its ninth year, the community challenge grants have already funded 27 projects to enhance communities across South Carolina. Learn more and apply today or share with an organization that's making a difference!
Applications are currently being accepted through March 5, 2025, 5:00 p.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. PT
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The annual program aims to make communities in Michigan more livable for people of all ages
AARP Community Challenge grants fund quick-action projects that help communities become more livable by improving public places, transportation, housing, digital connections, and more.
Applications are currently being accepted through March 5, 2025, 5:00 p.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. PT
The annual program aims to make communities in Colorado more livable for people of all ages
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The annual program aims to make communities in North Carolina more livable for people of all ages
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