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More than $65,000 was awarded to four projects in Mississippi as part of this year’s AARP Community Challenge grants program.

AARP is seeking nominations to honor reporters whose work promotes awareness and understanding of older Texans and the issues that affect them.

In case anybody’s asking, Derotha McIntosh has the answer: Yes, Black Santa Claus is real.

As he strolled the famous fairways of Augusta, Georgia, with “everybody that you’ve ever heard of playing golf,” Ned Entwisle of Wasilla was living his dream. He was more than 3,500 miles from home, a green “Alaska 2 Augusta” cap on his head. He was at the 2024 Masters — with VIP access.

AARP Indiana volunteers and staff had a successful October in Fort Wayne with two important wins! Read more about their accomplishments at the October 22nd Fort Wayne City Council Meeting!

On Friday, October 25th, AARP and La Mesa Amor hosted a heartwarming celebration for Hispanic Heritage Month, bringing together community members to celebrate Puerto Rican culture through music, dance, and a focus on well-being. The morning was filled with learning, movement, and connection as attendees joined for a powerful experience designed to honor and uplift Hispanic heritage.

Congratulations Pam Patridge, 2024 WINNER of the Andrus Award for Community Service!

EN ESPAÑOL | NEW YORK – AARP New York is helping New Yorkers understand the options they have in this year’s election through a voter resource page with important information voters can use, including dates and deadlines, recent voting changes, and different ways people can cast their ballot. By making the voting process more accessible, this voter resource can encourage more people to get out to the polls this year.

Immerse yourself in the heartfelt and powerful stories of Michigan's family caregivers through "Voices of Michigan Caregivers," our interactive storytelling experience. With an estimated 1.73 million unpaid family caregivers in the state, this experience allows you to explore personal narratives that highlight the resilience, compassion and strength of those who dedicate their lives to caring for others. Discover the diverse challenges and daily balancing act of caregivers across Michigan. These stories represent just a small fraction of the countless caregivers making invaluable contributions with unwavering commitment.