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Volunteering After a Stressful Event, Like a Hurricane, Can Help You Mentally Recover Faster

By Melanie Rodriguez, MAY 28, 2020

Communities often come together after disasters to help each other, not only with the physical tasks, but also for emotional support.

Annette Bellingar named 2018 AARP Andrus Award Winner for Florida

By Dave Bruns, NOV 20, 2018

St. Petersburg, Fla. –Annette Bellingar has been selected to receive the 2018 AARP Florida Andrus Award for Community Service -- AARP’s most prestigious and visible state volunteer award for community service.

Hurricane Michael Volunteers Needed Throughout the Panhandle

By Dave Bruns, OCT 23, 2018

Tallahassee, Fla. – Ever since the winds died down, community and nonprofit organizations have been gearing up and working to provide relief to Panhandle residents hit hard by Hurricane Michael on Oct. 10.

Donate to Help Older Floridians Hit Hard by Hurricane Michael

By Dave Bruns, OCT 19, 2018

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., -- To kick off November, Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month and to help older Floridians recover from Hurricane Michael, AARP Florida is teaming up with the Alzheimer's Project to host the “Fill-A-Truck” event at the annual “Forget-Me-Not-Walk.” Alzheimer’s Project. Saturday, Nov. 4 at Cascades Park in downtown Tallahassee will kick off a day of events that will support North Floridians living with Alzheimer’s Disease and older Floridians affected by the hurricane.

Know of Someone Who Needs Help After Hurricane Michael? Here's What To Do

By Dave Bruns, OCT 17, 2018

With electricity, cell phone service and even landline communications knocked out or damaged in much of the eastern Florida Panhandle after Hurricane Michael, one major emerging need is for information about who needs help.

AARP Jacksonville steps up for service to veterans on Sept. 11

By Dave Bruns, AUG 30, 2018

Jacksonville, Fla. – Every year since 2001, AARP members, volunteers and staff have joined together in a National Day of Service to honor the victims, families and first responders of the 9/11 terror attacks. On Tuesday, Sept. 11, AARP volunteers and staff will step up again to serve homeless and struggling veterans in Jacksonville.

AARP Florida Names Orlando Community Leader To Key Volunteer Role

By Dave Bruns, AUG 23, 2018

St. Petersburg, Fla. - AARP Florida State President Donna Ginn of Miami has appointed an Orlando community leader, Jerome T. Williams, to a team of AARP Florida volunteer leaders. The AARP Florida Executive Council is a team of volunteers from across the state that exemplifies leadership that supports the execution of AARP priorities statewide.