Women's History Month is underway, and we're excited to celebrate the ground-breaking contributions of amazing women to communities nationwide. Originating as Women's History Week in 1981, March was officially dedicated to honoring women's achievements in 1987. And AARP joins in the nation in celebrating women for their leadership, mentoring, and dedication to their communities in ways that have changed the course of history.
Whether in-person or online, AARP volunteers are standing by to provide actionable information and resources to help Maryland's 50+ community and their families.
Grants fund quick-action projects that help communities become more livable in the long-term by improving public spaces, transportation, housing, civic engagement, diversity and inclusion, and more.
Amid rising hate crimes against Asian Americans, a new AARP Maryland steering committee has met with state and national policymakers on how to address the problem.
In October, Maryland will mark its eighth annual Walktober, a monthlong series of activities and online “walkinars” to promote walking and to highlight pedestrian safety.