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AARP Massachusetts announces the appointment of D. JacQuie Cairo-Williams as its new State President, the top state volunteer post within the organization’s influential network of volunteers. As the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, AARP’s state presidents work in partnership with their respective state directors, staff and volunteers to lead AARP’s important advocacy and programmatic work. Cairo-Williams replaces outgoing volunteer state president Sandra Harris who served in the role since 2019.
Help drive AARP's mission forward as a LEAD Volunteer. They get to do things like: help lobby elected officials on policy initiatives, host educational workshops, or engage in voter education efforts (and so much more). LEAD Volunteers are invested in the work of AARP, enjoy working with people, and are interested in creating a sense of community with purpose!
From figuring out finances to tips on downsizing, we have valuable information on caregiving. Check out videos from our online series that features commonsense solutions to caregiving issues that will save time and money and help you find support.
Fraud and scams are everywhere. AARP is here to assist you. Open this page for a list of Fraud Prevention related events and resources.
Both the Massachusetts House & Senate have passed legislation that will allow Accessary Dwelling Units (ADUs) to be built "by right". This would allow homeowners across the state to build units on their property. Currently, ADUs are regulated by cities and towns.
AARP Massachusetts is advocating for you. We're doing everything we can to make your neighborhoods, towns, cities, and rural areas great places to live for people of all ages.
Massachusetts communities should have safe, walkable streets, age-friendly housing, transportation options, and opportunities for residents of all ages to stay active.
Unfortunately, the Secure Choice Savings Program did not pass. It was an amendment to a $3.5 billion economic development bill. The bill passed, the Secure Choice Amendment did not.
The proposal would've create a state-facilitated automatic savings program.
AARP is making a post-pandemic push to combat loneliness and social isolation by hosting a series of in-person events, including a trip to the New England Botanic Garden, ice cream socials and an outing to the Cambridge Jazz Festival. A 2023 advisory from the U.S. surgeon general declared increasing loneliness, isolation and lack of connection to be a public health crisis.
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community? Honor their dedication, commitment, and creativity with a nomination for the 2024 AARP Massachusetts Andrus Award for Community Service, AARP’s most prestigious and visible state volunteer award for community service
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