AARP Kansas

Latest AARP research attaches $14.30 per hour value to the estimated 320 million hours of unpaid care that Kansas family caregivers provided in 2021.

AARP Kansas is helping Kansans learn how to spot and avoid scams with Fraud Watch Fridays.

AARP Kansas has selected 18 advocates from across the state to receive fellowships to participate in the 2023 Kansas State Walking College.

AARP Kansas Legislative Priorities in 2023

Many Kansas residents are seeing a significant increase in their utility bills this winter. This spike in energy costs has left many unable to pay their utility bills.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is providing free in-person and virtual tax assistance and preparation now through April 18, 2023. The nation’s largest free, volunteer-based tax assistance and preparation program helped secure more than $1 billion in refunds for more than 1.2 million taxpayers last year. Tax-Aide is offered in conjunction with the IRS, and AARP membership is not required.

To submit an application and learn more about the work being funded by the AARP Community Challenge both here in Kansas, as well as across the nation, visit aarp.org/community challenge.

The following information was provided by the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation

Deadline to submit public comments is March 5, 2023

AARP is seeking volunteers to advocate for policies aimed at improving the lives of older Kansans during the 2023 legislative session beginning in January.