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Let the 'Tidy Dad’ help you make space for what matters most.

If you're feeling overwhelmed by clutter, you're not alone -- 'Tidy Dad’ will help unpack the mess and find a way to make space for what matters most.

AARP SC 2025 Community Challenge Grants Now Open (Deadline March 5)

Back for its ninth year, the community challenge grants have already funded 27 projects to enhance communities across South Carolina. Learn more and apply today or share with an organization that's making a difference!

AARP SC Urges Lawmakers to Expand on Governor’s Budget for Older Adults & Caregivers

Governor McMaster's FY 25-26 budget includes key wins for aging South Carolinians, but more work is needed.

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AARP SC letter to Gov. McMaster asking him to consider taking advantage of federal resources to expand access to in-home and community-based care

AARP SC asks the state to use temporary enhanced FMAP to increase access to home and community-based services

Disrupt Health Disparities: Research Project Phase One

Health Disparities Research Project Phase One: South Carolina Non-Hispanic Blacks Aged 50+

AARP SC continues to urge passage of Hate Crimes Legislation in South Carolina

AARP South Carolina sent a letter shown below to state legislators on behalf of our 600,000+ SC members continuing to urge them to pass Hate Crimes Legislation.

AARP SC state director statement on wearing masks

AARP South Carolina Director Teresa Arnold recently issued the following statement:

AARP South Carolina Volunteers Continue Their Work Despite Pandemic

By Linda Lamb, MAR 1, 2021

From food bank deliveries, to ride sharing, to emailing state legislators, AARP South Carolina volunteers adapt and continue their service.

Teresa Arnold Testimony on S. 516 Feb. 16, 2021

Teresa Arnold, State Director

AARP South Carolina Continues to Urge Leaders to Prioritize the Most Vulnerable

Statement from Teresa Arnold, AARP SC state director

Ask your state senator to prioritize older South Carolinians in the COVID-19 vaccine distribution

By Patrick Cobb, JAN 31, 2021

Last Tuesday, the SC DHEC’s board voted to distribute the COVID vaccine by population numbers only. The alternative voted down was to provide earlier distribution of vaccines to areas with higher numbers of seniors and other vulnerable populations.

AARP SC Celebrates MLK Day By Celebrating Community

In celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, AARP South Carolina sponsored free coffee drinks for all patrons at the Roastery, a ministry of Oliver Gospel, on Monday, January 18.