Community

The last few years have been waves of change that many of us may have been overwhelmed by. Many of us are still currently facing this change in our homes, schools, and communities. In our schools especially, we see issues around funding, lack of access to resources, teacher shortages, and more. Students also face factors outside of school that can impact their learning and achievement, like food scarcity, transportation to school, and other basic needs that can influence their performance in school. Because of these different factors, the opportunity gap is something that students face in our school systems.

Please check out the following handout for the webinar Medication's Impact on Brain Health

How did the Asheville area become the vibrant, welcoming, and diverse place that we know today? Beginning February 21, AARP in the NC Mountain Region is sponsoring a series of monthly evening lectures, This Is Home: Western North Carolina, Past and Present, to explore the key historical, cultural, and ecological forces that have shaped our region and its people. The series is curated and presented by Swannanoa Valley Museum in Black Mountain, NC.

“Notice: Was committed to the jail of Prince William County, on the 9th day of December last . . . as a runaway, who calls himself William Hyden. . . He has no papers whatsoever. If there be any owner, he is requested to come forward as the law requires and take him away.”

Roger Lurie Shares His CASA Journey 

The awards will be given to innovative programs and services that assist older adults to age in the community.

RICHMOND, Va. – AARP Virginia is teaming up with Hopewell Recreation and Parks to present a speakers’ bureau series on topics of interest to people age 50-plus.

Community is more than where you live. It's the people in it who make it thrive! AARP South Carolina volunteers are local heroes--everyday. We want to work with you in your community!

Find information on state programs and resources that can help with property taxes, rent, utility bills and Medicaid coverage.

AARP Connecticut State Director Nora Duncan provided the following statement in response to the biennial budget Governor Lamont proposed today: