AARP Idaho

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AARP Idaho is inviting community organizations and local governments across the state to apply for the 2021 Community Challenge grant program, now through April 14. Grants fund quick-action projects that can range from several hundred dollars for small, short-term activities to several thousand or tens of thousands for larger projects. Now in its fifth year, the grant program is part of AARP’s nationwide Livable Communities initiative, which supports the efforts of cities, towns, neighborhoods and rural areas to become great places to live for people of all ages.

As coronavirus vaccine distribution continues in Idaho and more people become eligible to receive the vaccine, Governor Little has asked that we share this message with those 65+ and others impacted by the pandemic.

Join us February 8 – 12 for AARP Idaho's virtual legislative lobby week.

On behalf of AARP Idaho and our more than 185,000 members across the state, I would like to applaud Governor Little’s leadership during this most difficult time and to address some of the administration’s priorities outlined in the 2021 State of the State address.

Scammers are devising new ways to take advantage of people during the coronavirus pandemic. AARP Idaho has facts about the latest scams and tips on how to avoid them.

AARP Idaho Issues special report on COVID-19 cases and deaths in nursing homes around Thanksgiving; Urges caution during upcoming holidays.

AARP Idaho is pleased to welcome Allan Laird of Caldwell, as the new state coordinator of the Driver Safety Program in Idaho. As state coordinator, Laird will organize and oversee all of the volunteer driver safety instructors who teach courses in cities and towns across the Gem State.

AARP Idaho is proud to present a Caregiving movie screening series featuring four complimentary feature films celebrating our Caregiving community, In Idaho, a silent army of more than 200,000 hardworking family members and friends are providing largely unnoticed but critical services. They are family caregivers and the work they do is truly remarkable.

For the past 13 months, Idaho Governor Brad Little, health officials, financial experts, legal experts and AARP Idaho have participated in statewide telephone town halls to provide updated information and answer questions regarding the ongoing pandemic in Idaho. You can listen to past telephone town halls HERE.