As of November 1, 2025, millions of Americans—including many older adults—may not receive their monthly food benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. This disruption affects individuals living on fixed incomes, many of whom rely on SNAP to afford groceries and maintain their health.
AARP Ohio Director Jenny Carlson officially welcomed Bellville as the 37th Ohio community to join the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities on October 1.
Are you interested in making an impact in the lives of older adults? AARP Ohio wants volunteers to amplify the voices of people age 50+ and share resources to support older adults where they live. AARP volunteers help Ohioans thrive in communities across the state.
They are at it again. After their last attempt at a bailout was shut down by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), FirstEnergy is attempting yet another bailout worth $4 billion could cost consumers an added $10 to $15 every month.
Join AARP and the Weathervane Theater for a specially-priced performance of the Pulitzer Prize Winning play, You Can’t Take It With You; a funny tale of an eccentric family, tax evasion, and love.
Elva Fosh, literacy tutor/team leader and literacy booster, is the center of our spotlight for AARP Foundation Experience Corps and Greater Cleveland Volunteers.
As a presidential campaign battleground state and host to the Republican National Convention, Ohio has an opportunity to put the spotlight on candidates. AARP staff and volunteers are crisscrossing the state, urging candidates to explain their plans to keep Social Security in top financial shape and to take a leadership role on the issue.
At 21 years of age, I feel as though I am in the prime of my life. I’m almost done with my college education, I’m a tech-savvy millennial in a digital world and well into my summer internship.