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AARP Washington DC

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Applications accepted through March 4, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
Give Back to Your Community With AARP!
As 2025 draws to a close, it’s clear that it was a pivotal time for older adults and their families in Washington, D.C. Across the District, advocates, caregivers, and community leaders rallied to protect the dignity, health, and financial security of seniors—facing both longstanding challenges and new opportunities for progress.
In Washington, D.C., many older Black residents continue to face serious challenges when it comes to accessing quality health care. While recent studies from AARP show signs of progress, they also reveal that deep disparities remain—especially for those living east of the Anacostia River.
Bridging the Justice Gap for Vulnerable Washington, D.C. Elders
Across Texas, millions of family caregivers help their older parents, spouses, or other loved ones live independently at home and in their communities -- where they want to be.
Learn about important financial relief tips for older Americans 
We proudly recognizes organizational and individual excellence in serving older adults
November is National Family Caregivers Month, a chance to recognize the contributions, commitment, and sacrifices made by America’s 63 million family caregivers every single day.
Gerre Currie, AARP Tennessee's volunteer state president, is an example of how volunteering with AARP is not just about staffing an event — it’s about putting unique experiences and professional skills to use in meaningful ways.
AARP offered grants totaling $70,467 to six Missouri entities to fund transportation, housing, digital connections and public space improvements.
Florida has 1.4 million veterans, and about half of them are 65 or older. AARP offers resources on fraud prevention, caregiving and support, Veterans Affairs benefits and more.
New Jersey groups have received 47 grants totaling more than $586,000 since the AARP Community Challenge program began in 2017. These quick-action projects focus on livability, improving infrastructure and creating gathering spaces.
Jan Wilberg worked for decades in social service agencies and as a nonprofit consultant before retiring in 2018 to spend more time as a volunteer with various Milwaukee organizations. She received the 2024 AARP Andrus Award for Community Service, the state’s top volunteer honor.
AARP Wyoming’s Care for Caregivers series will be offered virtually starting in November.
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