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AARP Kentucky is now accepting applications for the 2026 AARP Community Challenge grant program through March 4, 2026, at 5 p.m. ET. In its tenth year, the program will award more than $8 million nationwide to fund quick‑action projects that help make communities more livable for people of all ages.
Craig Nicholson, a 66-year-old Army veteran and first vice commander of the Kentucky branch of the National Association for Black Veterans, needed heart and kidney transplants two years ago.
Fortunately, he and his wife, Judy Nicholson, both AARP veteran volunteers in Kentucky, knew exactly where to look for support: a booklet produced by AARP called the “AARP Veterans and Military Families Caregiver Guide.”
Fortunately, he and his wife, Judy Nicholson, both AARP veteran volunteers in Kentucky, knew exactly where to look for support: a booklet produced by AARP called the “AARP Veterans and Military Families Caregiver Guide.”
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.
No matter where you are in the caregiver journey, these local agencies and organizations can help make the process easier
Five Kentucky communities getting a boost to become more livable for residents of all ages.
Kentucky: Find upcoming election dates, registration deadlines and options for voting, such as voting by mail, early voting or voting with a disability.
Jameah Kirby, a fifth grader at Metcalfe County Elementary School, in the southern part of the state, is this year’s winner of the Grandparent of the Year essay contest.
Summer Scam Jam June 5 and free shred event August 10
Jameah Kirby’s essay about her loving bond with “Mamaw” wins Kentucky Grandparent Essay Contest
AARP will host a Scam Jam in Louisville on Wednesday, June 5, to help educate Kentuckians about the latest fraud schemes.
AARP Kentucky recently appointed Madison County resident Gary W. Adkins—a former assistant commonwealth’s attorney and U.S. Army veteran—as the organization’s new volunteer state president.
Gary W. Adkins, volunteer state president delivers remarks on proposed Committee Substitute before Senate Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor Committee
We celebrate Black History Month with our volunteers and new friends. The 2024 theme, “Amplifying Artists of Every Age” featured both well-known local artists and musicians.
Senate Committee members urged to vote “No” on House Bill 367 as drafted. AARP Kentucky calls for amendments preserving SNAP benefit access and existing broad-based categorical eligibility for food insecure Kentuckians.
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