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AARP Commits Thousands of Dollars to Strengthen Hawai`i Communities

AARP announced that four organizations on Oahu, Maui and Kaua`i will receive $70,000 in 2025 Community Challenge grants. The grants are part of AARP’s $4.2 million commitment to fund 383 quick-action projects aimed at making communities more livable for people of all ages, with a focus on the needs of older adults. The funds will support efforts to improve public places, transportation, housing, digital connections, and other key areas.

Shred Your Financial Documents and Help the Hungry in Kailua-Kona, Wailuku on June 21

Protect yourself from identity theft by safely shredding sensitive documents at Access Information Management in Kailua Kona and Wailuku on June 21. You can also help the hungry at the same time by bringing food donations.

Bills Making it Easier to Save for Retirement, Help Kupuna Awaiting Governor's Approval

Other bills to create a state family caregiver tax credit and protect consumers against cryptocurrency ATM fraud failled to pass

Family Caregiver Resources for Hawai`i

No matter where you are in the caregiver journey, these contacts and resources will make the process easier

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Find free online and in-person local events designed with you in mind. Discover fun exercise classes, healthy cooking demos, helpful workshops, and more.

AARP Hawai`i Celebrates Social Security in Hilo, Lihue with Augie T

Free tickets are still available for An Evening of Comedy at Aunty Sally’s in Hilo with Augie T and An Afternoon of Comedy at the Kaua`i Community College in Lihue.

AARP Holds Telephone Town Hall on Social Security with U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono

Participants will get a chance to get Social Security Questions Answered

Work With Your Neighbors on Disaster Preparation

By Keali`i Lopez, MAY 2, 2025

AARP encourages community leaders to prepare their neighbors and neighborhoods in advance of a disaster.

AARP Fraud Report: Scams Surge for Fifth Consecutive Year

A report from the AARP Fraud Watch Network underscores the growing concern of fraud among American consumers, as criminals continue to take advantage of widespread security vulnerabilities. The study examines emerging fraud trends and outlines essential protective measures consumers can adopt in an increasingly digital landscape.

Miles Okumura, Lynn Higashi Recognized For Community Service with Prestigious Volunteer Award

Honoka’a residents Miles Okumura and Lynn Higashi have been selected by AARP, the nonprofit organization for people 50 and older, to receive the 2024 AARP Hawai`iAndrus Award for Community Service, the Association’s most prestigious and visible state volunteer award for community service.

AARP is Looking for Volunteers to Join Our East Hawai’i Team

Find out about what AARP Hawai`i is doing in East Hawai`i to benefit our community and engage with kupuna. Attend a free AARP in Action lunch to learn about how AARP volunteers are helping family caregivers, protecting Social Security, fighting fraud, and having fun.

Family Caregivers in Hawai`i Provide $2.6 Billion in Unpaid Care to Loved Ones

Latest AARP research attaches $2.6 billion value to the estimated 144 million hours of unpaid care that family caregivers provided in 2021.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Seeking Volunteers in Hawai`i

The AARP Foundation is recruiting friendly and service-oriented people throughout Hawai`i to join its Tax-Aide volunteer team. Tax-Aide is the nation’s largest free, volunteer-based tax assistance and preparation program. During the 2024 tax season, almost 28,000 volunteers served over 1.7 million taxpayers. Tax-Aide participants saved more than $1.3 billion in refunds and credits.