AARP in Your Community - Philadelphia

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This spring has been a busy time for AARP Pennsylvania staff and volunteers across the Commonwealth. As the weather warmed up, so did activities in Philadelphia. In addition to participating in local events and festivals throughout Philadelphia, AARP has continued its partnership with key stakeholders on initiatives to ensure that Philadelphia is a livable community for all. AARP has also been active on caregiver issues and fraud prevention. Here’s just a sample of what AARP has been up to in Philadelphia:

 

Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts

The Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts was held on April 23. During this event, AARP PA engaged with the community to discuss fraud prevention. AARP Pennsylvania volunteers and staff engaged with more than 1,500 people and encouraged over 500 individuals to   sign up  for   AARP Fraud Watch Network  to learn more about how to protect oneself from fraudsters.

 

Penn Relays

AARP Pennsylvania was present at one of Philadelphia’s oldest traditions from April 28-30. During the Penn Relays, AARP Pennsylvania volunteers and staff encouraged over 500 individuals to sign up  for   AARP Fraud Watch Network  and Life Reimagined.

 

Shred Fest 2016

On April 30, AARP Pennsylvania was in Norristown to host one of many Shred Fest 2016 events. In collaboration with Montgomery County State Representative Matt Bradford, Norristown Municipality, Montgomery Chamber of Commerce, ACLAMO Family Centers, and Senior Adults Activity Center of Norristown, AARP was able to offer a free service to shred sensitive documents. More than 600 cars lined up to shred 24,000 pounds of documents.

Shred Fest 2016 took place in almost 40 states across the nation in order to help people protect themselves from identify theft. Individuals were invited to bring unwanted documents containing sensitive or personal information and watch them be shredded. This free event drew a tremendous crowd and kept the shred trucks grinding for four straight hours. AARP staff and volunteers were hard at work helping with boxes of documents, and encouraging people to   sign up  for   AARP Fraud Watch Network  to learn more about how to protect oneself from fraudsters.

 

Take a Stand Events

Leading up to the Pennsylvania primary, AARP Pennsylvania staff and volunteers attended several events to urge presidential candidates to 'take a stand' on social security and discuss their plans for ensuring social security is solvent for future generations. Right now, there isn’t enough attention on Social Security in the media, during debates, or even on the campaign trail.

 

South 9th Street Italian Market Festival

During one of Philadelphia’s most prominent events and the nation's oldest outdoor market, AARP was present to talk about fraud prevention. On May 22, AARP Pennsylvania volunteers and staff engaged with over 1,300 attendees at the South 9th Street Italian Market Festival, encouraging over 300 individuals to sign up  for   AARP Fraud Watch Network.

 

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