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As of November 1, 2025, millions of Americans—including many older adults—may not receive their monthly food benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. This disruption affects individuals living on fixed incomes, many of whom rely on SNAP to afford groceries and maintain their health.
As more cryptocurrency ATMs pop up across the country, criminals are increasingly using the machines in fraud schemes — often targeting older Americans. AARP Hawai‘i is pushing legislation to help curb those scams.
New Estimate Shows 23 Percent Of Adults In Hawai‘i Provide Care,
Spotlighting Urgent Need for Action to Support Family Caregivers
The approach of Hurricane Kiko and recent tsunami warning show the importance of knowing what you need to do in advance of a potential natural disaster.
Hawai`i’s 157,000 family caregivers need to take care of themselves and create a plan for caring for a loved one if they get sick.
Resources for updates, home health visits, food banks, grocery access and meal delivery.
AARP is extending the deadline for the Community Challenge Grant Program to fund “quick-action” projects to improve local communities. Applications must now be submitted by 6 p.m. Hawa`i time on May 15, 2020. The deadline had been April 1. Winners will be announced in August and all projects must be completed by December 18.
The tax deadline for federal or state taxes has been extended for 90 days to July 15 for federal taxes and July 20 for state taxes.
We’re writing with an important message to let you know that we have canceled our external events until further notice. While convening events is a core part of our mission, we have changed our approach in light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
AARP Hawai`'i holding Telephone Town Hall Feb. 29 to combat Imposter Scams
When Honolulu native Capt. Francis Brown Wai landed on Red Beach in Leyte in the Philippines on Oct. 20, 1944, Gen. Douglas McArthur’s forces seeking to retake the island from the Japanese were disorganized and pinned down by machine-gun fire on an open beach. Many of the officers who had landed before him were either dead or wounded. Wai immediately took charge, issuing orders and exposing himself to enemy fire in order to locate the Japanese machine guns. Inspired by his heroism, the soldiers advanced and knocked out the enemy positions. Wai’s actions, however, cost him his life.
Polling places will not be open as Hawai``'i transitions to a mail voting system
’Tis the season of giving. But for scammers, the Christmas holidays are a prime season for taking.
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