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.
November is National Family Caregivers Month, a chance to recognize the contributions, commitment, and sacrifices made every day by the 140,091 caregivers in North Dakota alone.
AARP Fraud Ambassador Paul Greenwood covered a lot of ground at our fall events in Bismarck and Fargo with a particular focus on victim support, online banking safety and text scams.
Every year, AARP collaborates with local leaders, organizations, and dedicated community members to kick-start change. The AARP Community Challenge provides funding for projects that encourage communities to become more livable. These projects aim to improve public spaces, housing, transportation and more to support people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities.
AARP Florida publicó sus prioridades legislativas para 2025, destacando la importancia de opciones de vivienda accesibles y asequibles para todas las edades, la necesidad de mejorar los servicios y apoyos a largo plazo, y el aumento de las protecciones al consumidor como principales prioridades para el equipo de defensa y los voluntarios de AARP.
Sabemos que construir grandes comunidades requiere tiempo. Pero también creemos que las mejoras tangibles pueden generar cambios a largo plazo. AARP lanzó el programa de subvenciones Community Challenge en 2017 para financiar proyectos que impulsen el progreso hacia una mayor habitabilidad en todo el país. Nos complace anunciar que el programa regresa por el noveno año y actualmente está aceptando solicitudes en línea hasta el 5 de marzo de 2025, a las 5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT.
ACTUALIZACIÓN – 2 de septiembre de 2025: El 20 de agosto, Florida Power & Light (FPL) y grupos de interés corporativo presentaron una propuesta de acuerdo que aumentaría las tarifas y colocaría una carga injusta sobre los clientes residenciales.
AARP Pennsylvania is now accepting applications for the 2025 AARP Community Challenge grant program, offering funding for quick-action projects that improve the quality of life in communities across the state. Applications are open until 5 p.m. Eastern on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.
Is it possible that living a life with meaning can help improve our mental and physical health as we age? To help answer this question, AARP Virginia sponsored a special screening and workshop for The Hidden Power of Purpose, a feature-length documentary narrated by Debbie Allen. This special screening was held on Jan. 11th at the Arcola Church in Dulles.