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Our volunteers make a difference! In honor of National Volunteer Month this April, AARP Nebraska thanks our volunteers for dedicating their time and talents to help people 50 and older live their best lives.
Beck will guide AARP Nebraska’s efforts to serve the state’s nearly 180,000 members aged 50 and older. She will chair the Executive Council, partnering with the State Director to provide strategic vision and leadership at the state and community levels. Additionally, Beck will serve as Nebraska’s chief volunteer spokesperson for AARP.
Over 35 AARP Nebraska volunteers and constituents convened at the Nebraska State Capitol the week of March 17 to engage with lawmakers and advocate for issues critical to residents aged 50 and older, including aging in place, affordable housing, social connectedness, and fraud prevention. Representing cities across the state, they shared personal stories with state senators to highlight the impact of these challenges.
On March 11, Governor Jim Pillen signed Nebraska Legislative Bill 609, the Controllable Electronic Record Fraud Prevention Act, into law. Introduced by State Senator Eliot Bostar and endorsed by AARP Nebraska, the bill successfully passed its final reading on March 6.
Support is finally on the way for Nebraska’s 179,000 family caregivers with the newly passed Caregiver Tax Credit starting in the 2025 tax year. Find out if you may qualify with our short questionnaire.
Stay alert, Nebraska! Here are the latest scams to watch out for.
Hear about AARP initiatives by stopping by the AARP Nebraska table during "Alton Brown Live: Last Bite" at the Lied Center for Performing Arts in Lincoln on April 15, 2025.
Don't miss these upcoming AARP Nebraska events near you!
Residents of central Nebraska can take advantage of a community transit program to catch low-cost rides to medical appointments or to run errands.
AARP is currently recruiting a volunteer Driver Safety State Coordinator for Nebraska. The Driver Safety State Coordinator recruits, manages, coaches, motivates and provides direction to other Driver Safety volunteers at the local level to facilitate state-wide growth.
On October 3rd, AARP Nebraska sponsored, "A Family Affair: Understanding Colorectal Cancer Risk Factors and Screening Options".
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is looking to expand its team of volunteers for the upcoming tax season. Approaching its 50 th year, Tax-Aide offers free tax filing help to anyone, especially those 50 and older, who can’t afford a tax preparation service. Tax-Aide volunteers make a difference in their communities by assisting many older, lower-income taxpayers who might otherwise miss out on the credits and deductions they are due.
Kathy Gaines of Omaha has been selected to receive AARP Nebraska’s highest volunteer award. She is the 16th volunteer to be honored with the annual AARP Nebraska Andrus Award for Community Service since 2002.
Nebraskans who want to know how proposed changes in health care coverage could affect them are invited to a community conversation hosted by AARP in Omaha. The event will be Monday, Oct. 23, 6-8 p.m., at the Millard Branch Library, 13214 Westwood Lane.
Are you concerned about the future of your healthcare coverage under the Affordable Care Act?
AARP Nebraska announces two winners for the AARP Community Challenge, which is aiming to create change and improve quality of life at the community level. The winning projects include installation of wayfinding signage and benches in Hebron for increased walkability and start-up capital for recruitment and training of drivers for a ride-sharing system serving Kearney residents. Each project was partially or fully funded through the AARP Community Challenge grant and is set to be completed by November 1, 2017.
Back by popular demand for the 12th year, AARP Nebraska and Shred-It will host a free community shredding day in Omaha on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017 at The Center Mall on 42nd and Center Sts.
A new state law supported by AARP Nebraska can help reduce isolation for individuals receiving care at home or in nursing facilities.
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