Advocacy

Americans have paid into Medicare and Social Security and they've earned a voice in the debate about the future of these programs.

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To help Governor McCrory be an effective leader, AARP has asked him to avoid potential conflict of interest allegations by recusing himself from the appointments of new members to the NC Utilities Commission. Pat McCrory worked for Duke energy, the nation's and state's largest energy provider for 28 years.

Everyone enjoys holiday lights, but for a growing number of North Carolinians, simply keeping the lights on in their homes each month has become a growing challenge.

Mary Bethel, Associate State Director for Advocacy with AARP North Carolina won the 2012 Lyn Bodiford Award for Excellence in Advocacy. This national award is presented to the state advocate who has accomplished a highly significant goal while demonstrating creativity, calculated risk taking, effective collaboration, and a passionate desire to improve the quality of life for AARP members.

A diverse group of community leaders held a special forum and luncheon, “ Women Working Together for Better Health” in Rocky Mount on October 4.

With Multicultural outreach serving as a vital component of AARP efforts to deliver its programs and services, AARP North Carolina is recognizing the organizations best serving the needs of minority populations in the state.