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AARP's most prestigious volunteer award

The AARP Andrus Award for Community Service recipients are chosen for their volunteerism enhancing the lives of AARP members and prospective members, improving their communities, and inspiring others to volunteer.

AARP in The Virgin Islands (AARP VI) and the Virgin Islands Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VI VOAD), the St. Croix Long Term Recovery Group, the St. Thomas Recovery Team, and the Love City Strong non-profit organizations all collaborated to donate 1,000 emergency preparedness kits to Virgin Islands seniors in need territory wide. This collaborative effort is the beginning of an ongoing project to help seniors prepare for a natural disaster.

New Jersey’s investor-owned gas, electric and water utilities are ending their voluntary commitment to suspend shutoffs for non-payment during the COVID-19 pandemic, effective October 15.

AARP Maryland is honoring three exceptional Marylanders aged 50-plus for their volunteerism and commitment to service. The awards were formally presented October 8 before nearly 80 guests at a virtual ceremony.

AARP Texas State Director Tina Tran released the following statement on Thursday (Oct. 8) in response to U.S. Senator John Cornyn’s citation of AARP and use of AARP’s logo in a political television ad. Tran said:

Media Advisory - Essential Needs Drive in Louisville

Regulators Set to Vote on Proposed Hike Oct. 15

A live, hour-long U.S. Senate debate with Cornyn and Hegar will be broadcast from Austin and telecast throughout Texas, starting at 7 p.m. CT Friday, Oct. 9.