A new electric trishaw for a nonprofit in Iowa City, Iowa, a ride-on-demand program for older adults in Hutchinson, Minnesota, and digital literacy classes for residents in multiple Kentucky locales are among the projects funded by 2025 AARP Community Challenge grants.
The Louisville is updating zoning codes to create more affordable housing in Jefferson County. AARP members are encouraged to contact their Louisville Metro Council member in support of zoning updates to Accessory Dwelling Units.
Frontline workers are on duty for 6 to 8 hour shifts at Shiloh Baptist vaccinations to thousands in underserved populations. Local AARP volunteers are showing their support and thanks by providing a free healthy lunch break on Saturday, April 3, 2021
AARP is partnering with the Kentucky Retired Teachers Association (KRTA) to provide former educators with chances to socialize and give back to their communities.
“We thank every member of Kentucky’s Senate and House and especially, Representative Dan Bentley, PharmD., for taking this lifesaving leap forward. Kentuckians are paying too much for prescription drugs like insulin and too many fear one illness could bankrupt their lives. Prescription drugs don’t work if you can’t afford them," AARP Kentucky volunteer State President Charlotte Whittaker.
Community Conversation open to public on March 16 at 6:00 p.m. EST. Local housing and community organizations with will answer questions from Jefferson County residents and discuss recommendations for proposed reforms.