This summer, AARP Pennsylvania is hitting the road in a decked-out van to celebrate the 90th anniversary of Social Security. Our Social Security Road Trip is all about meeting Pennsylvanians where they are. At each stop, we’re attending local events, collecting stories, and hearing directly from people about what Social Security means to them.
After semi-retiring and moving to Pittsburgh, Barbara Hill was looking for ways to stay engaged in the community. A local AARP Pennsylvania event provided the spark. After connecting with volunteers and learning how AARP directly improves the lives of older adults, Barbara knew she had found the right fit.
A non-practicing physician with a passion for health education and community service, AARP Pennsylvania volunteer Myra Piña brings a global perspective and multilingual skills to her work.
Find free online and in-person local events designed with you in mind. Discover fun exercise classes, healthy cooking demos, helpful workshops, and more.
When you’re caring for a parent, no one hands you a roadmap. You’re expected to figure it out—while juggling work, family, your health, and a long list of unknowns.
Find upcoming election dates, registration deadlines and voting options in Pennsylvania, such as voting by mail, early voting or voting with a disability.
The age-friendly designation comes after the administration of Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) last year launched the Aging Our Way, PA 10-year plan, which focuses on ways to help older Pennsylvanians age in their own homes and communities.
At 72, Jack Howell of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, calls Voices of Migration the best idea he’s ever had—and he has good reason to. The longtime community advocate and part of the team of the Spanish-American Civic Association never considered himself a volunteer, much less an AARP member, until a conversation about a grant application took an unexpected turn.
On Wednesday, June 25, hundreds of AARP volunteers and staff from all 50 states descended on Capitol Hill with one powerful message for lawmakers: protect what matters most to older Americans.
The Andrus Award for Community Service is AARP's highest volunteer honor, recognizing one outstanding volunteer each year who embodies the spirit of service and the values of our founder, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus.
$73,664 in grants aims to help residents of all ages, especially older adults, improve how they live, move, and stay connected in their neighborhoods through innovative local projects.
Stay cool with AARP Lehigh Valley this summer and you’ll have a chance to win a Yeti cooler! Everyday we are advocating to make our community a better place for people of all ages. We’re your source for trusted information to empower you to choose how you live as you age. At AARP, we make aging cooler!