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As of November 1, 2025, millions of Americans—including many older Pennsylvanians—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.
Bill Johnston-Walsh, AARP Pennsylvania State Director, issued a statement in response to Governor Josh Shapiro's proclamation declaring November 2025 to be Family Caregivers Month in Pennsylvania.
New Data Show Nearly One Quarter Of Adults In Pennsylvania Provide Care, Spotlighting Urgent Need for Action to Support Family Caregivers
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro proclaims August 14, 2025, as ‘Social Security Day’ in honor of Social Security’s 90th Anniversary
With November 3rd fast approaching, and Pennsylvania’s 20 electoral votes still up for grabs, AARP Pennsylvania recently hosted a non-partisan online forum with 17 women from suburban Philadelphia to learn how that key demographic is approaching the 2020 election.
AARP Pennsylvania State Director Bill Johnston-Walsh released the following statement today in response to American Bridge 21st Century PAC’s citation of AARP and use of AARP’s logo in a political mailer on the presidential campaign and positions on the candidates’ approach to health care. Johnston-Walsh said:
Providing a snapshot of the anxious mood of a key voter group, 14 women from the Pittsburgh suburbs met Thursday night in an online forum hosted by AARP Pennsylvania and voiced numerous worries, from the endurance of the pandemic and the nation’s economic well being to the bitter tone of the presidential race.
Những thay đổi trong luật bầu cử đang giúp cử tri bỏ phiếu dễ dàng hơn
투표법 개정으로 더욱더 쉬워진 유권자의 투표권 행사
Large majority is worried the country is becoming more divided
Harrisburg, PA-- Today AARP Pennsylvania released a new survey of likely Pennsylvania voters that found President Trump (46%) trails former Vice President Biden (49%). The survey, conducted by the bipartisan team of Benenson Strategy Group and GS Strategy Group, found that voters 50+ strongly oppose (50%) or somewhat oppose (3%) how President Trump is managing the coronavirus pandemic. The full survey results will be released on Tuesday, September 15.
Today, AARP announced five Pennsylvania organizations will receive 2020 Community Challenge grants – part of the largest number of grantees to date with more than $2.4 million awarded among 184 organizations nationwide. Grantees will implement “quick-action” projects to create more livable communities across all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
AARP Pennsylvania, in collaboration with the SeniorLAW Center, is working to provide older Pennsylvanian’s with the valuable resources and information that are available for grandparents who may be caring for a grandchild.
On Social Security’s 85th Anniversary, Survey Finds Nearly All Americans View Social Security as an Important Program
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