Community

The program funds quick-action projects that help make communities better for all ages; Application Deadline is April 1, 2020

The decision to go back to school as an adult isn’t easy or always the right choice, but the number of students at secondary education institutions across the country who are over 50 is becoming more the norm than the exception.

AARP Connecticut has selected seven awardees for its second “Livable Communities Grant Program” dedicated to fund quick-action projects in Connecticut communities that will help make immediate improvements or jumpstart long-term progress that will support residents. AARP Connecticut funded four projects last year, the first of the program.

Andrus Award for Community Service Honors Outstanding Volunteers Age 50-Plus

The 2020 Census is fast approaching and funding for schools, health care, infrastructure, and many other vital programs we rely on in Connecticut are riding on everyone participating.

According to Move.org, the average Connecticut household spends nearly $6,000 a year on utility bills.

Free One Hour Event Features Three Innovations

2019 AARP Connecticut Livable Communities Grant Application

The below is a guest post by Trish Spofford. Trish has been married for 25 years and is the mother of two young men. She currently works for Premier Computer Solutions in Cheshire and UConn as the People Empowering People (PEP) Correctional Institute Coordinator for Connecticut. Trish volunteers as a PEP facilitator at Cheshire Correctional Institute and Connections Coordinator at Cornerstone Church in Cheshire.

Best-selling Author & Subject of Movie Catch Me If You Can to Present June 6