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AARP New Jersey

AARP New Jersey educates and advocates on behalf of those 50+ on issues that are important to them, their families, and to all Garden State residents.
Two-Day Ice Cream Tour Brought Communities and Congressional Leaders Together to Share Stories and Rally Support for Protecting Social Security
A new AARP survey, released in conjunction with Social Security’s 90th anniversary, confirms that Americans highly value Social Security, and even more so than five years ago. The vast majority of Americans – 95% of Republicans, 98% of Democrats, and 93% of Independents – consider Social Security vital to the financial security of all Americans, and 67% believe it is even more important for retirees than it was five years ago.
AARP New Jersey is teaming up with Rutgers University during the 2025 football season to help tackle when, where and how to vote in the 2025 NJ elections so New Jerseyans can make their voices heard.
Let’s take a moment to celebrate one of the most enduring and impactful programs in American history: Social Security! That’s right, August 14th marks 90 years since Social Security was signed into law in 1935. And like any good nonagenarian, it’s got stories to tell, wisdom to share, a whole lot of people who are grateful for its existence and it needs our care.
New Jersey’s investor-owned gas, electric and water utilities are ending their voluntary commitment to suspend shutoffs for non-payment during the COVID-19 pandemic, effective October 15.
Over the past few months, AARP New Jersey has held multiple healthy, active living classes to get you up and active while remaining in the comfort of your home!
Elizabeth (Lizz) McGrady is a long-time AARP New Jersey volunteer who has contributed 16 years of dedication and hard work to the organization, and currently leads AARP Chapter 5398 of the Newark University Area as president. But even beyond AARP, Lizz has been an active volunteer who continues to give back to her community.
AARP New Jersey applauds Governor Murphy for signing a state budget today that includes a number of AARP-supported priorities such as, restoring property tax relief for older New Jerseyans, allocating startup funding for the New Jersey Secure Choice Savings Program, ensuring a healthy pension payment, and maintaining Medicaid funding.
We applaud the New Jersey Legislature for passing three significant pieces of legislation today that will help protect residents and staff in nursing homes and long-term care facilities in the Garden State.
AARP New Jersey is pleased to present Yvette and Reggie Anderson with the 2020 AARP New Jersey Andrus Award for Community Service, which is AARP’s most prestigious and visible volunteer award.
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, Ingrid Reed, 84, voted by mail last summer in New Jersey’s primary election from the comfort of her dining room in Montgomery Township.
We applaud Governor Murphy for enacting a package of bills today to reform long-term care facilities. These bills, the first of a larger package of legislative reforms making their way through the Legislature, make significant and necessary improvements to protect residents and staff at New Jersey nursing homes and other long-term care facilities.
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, AARP New Jersey is hosting online healthy cooking classes - featuring a Mexican breakfast recipe and a Spanish dinner recipe.
This Hispanic Heritage Month, AARP New Jersey continues to support Latinos. Your determination and strength have helped weave stronger, more tightly knit communities.
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