For 90 years, Social Security has been a promise kept to generations of hardworking Americans. Recently, AARP joined communities across the country to celebrate that legacy, while rallying public support to protect its future.
Nine entities in Georgia received 2025 AARP Community Challenge grants, ranging from $2,000 to $25,000 and totaling nearly $110,000. Projects focus on disaster preparedness, home safety, internet access and digital literacy.
Shredding activities offer residents an easy, free way to get rid of confidential materials. Experts recommend shredding old documents with personal info; unused checks, credit card receipts, unneeded medical bills, expired ID cards, and pre-approved credit card applications. AARP Georgia and Age-Friendly Macon-Bibb are sponsoring a free Shred Fest on Saturday, December 3, 2016, 10am – 2pm.
Tom Umstead of Sandy Springs has been selected by AARP to receive the 2016 AARP Georgia Andrus Award for Community Service -- the Association’s most prestigious and visible state volunteer award for community service.
AARP today announced actress and advocate Holly Robinson Peete will headline a live, Online Family Caregiving Fair scheduled for Thursday, November 17. Registration for the event, which is free, can be made Here:
AARP Georgia invites you to join us for an in-person watch party for our Online Work & Jobs Event, “Improv to Get the Job,” Thurs, October 20, 6:15pm. Register here to attend: http://spr.ly/61828BlAy
AARP Driver Safety (ADS) is seeking a highly qualified person to serve as the next State Coordinator for Georgia. This is an unpaid volunteer position. Any ADS volunteer or individual outside of the program is welcomed to apply.