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The portable charging station at the Atlanta Vet Center in College Park is AARP Georgia's latest outreach to veterans.

AJC story written by Mark Niesse

Thursday, April 2, 1 p.m. ET

Non-urgent appointments being rescheduled to handle potential influx of coronavirus cases

WASHINGTON—AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins released the following statement on the bipartisan agreement on the coronavirus stimulus package, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, passed unanimously by the U.S. Senate last night:

As coronavirus scams multiply, DOJ issues tips to recognize and avoid them

WASHINGTON—AARP Community Connections, a new online platform launched by AARP Innovation Labs today, allows users to organize and find local volunteer groups to help pick up groceries, provide financial assistance or lend emotional support to neighbors, friends and loved ones. Across the country, these informal online groups—also called “mutual aid” groups—help communities stay connected at a time when people must practice social distancing to stay safe.

Take advantage of ways to update your résumé, find employers that offer programs for vets

(from the AJC)