LOS ANGELES – AARP California is proud to continue the Andrus Opportunity Award Scholarship, which honors the legacy of AARP founder Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus through. Each year, the Andrus Opportunity Award Scholarship will provide $5,000 in financial assistance to a graduating senior who demonstrates academic excellence, leadership, and a strong commitment to community service. The award is funded by a $50,000 grant, which will help fund the scholarships for the next ten years, ensuring lasting support for students.
Experienced advocate Zayne Smith was promoted to Director of Advocacy and
former assistant Statewide Prosecutor Karen Murillo joins the state office team
The official Atlantic hurricane season runs from June first to November 30th each year, with August through October being the peak months. While hurricanes bring rain and wind, there is also the potential for power outages, tornadoes, and flooding.
On June 14 the New York City Council voted to adopt the Fiscal Year 2023 New York City Budget, which invests in support and services for older adults with funding for home-delivered meals, geriatric mental health care, and an overall increase in the Department for the Aging (DFTA) budget.
Today, AARP Pennsylvania released key findings from their 2022 election survey that shows candidates for Governor and U.S. Senate should pay close attention to Pennsylvanians over 50 heading into the summer campaign season, with issues like inflation, jobs and the economy, and Social Security on 50+ voters’ minds.
AARP Georgia is proud to announce that Alice Bennett is moving into the role of Associate State Director for Advocacy. Based in Augusta, Bennett has spent the past six years as Associate State Director for Community Outreach.
The following are bills or issues that AARP Kansas staff and advocacy volunteers prioritized during the 2022 Kansas Legislative Session and their status at the close of the session. These bills particularly impact Kansans age 50 and older as well as other Kansans.