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As of November 1, 2025, millions of Americans—including many older District residents—may not receive their monthly food benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. This disruption affects individuals living on fixed incomes, many of whom rely on SNAP to afford groceries and maintain their health.
It’s that time of year again, Washingtonians—Medicare Open Enrollment is just around the corner! If you are over age 65, you may qualify for a Medicare plan. Medicare open enrollment is from October 15 to December 7, 2025. Medicare beneficiaries in the District can review, switch, or update their coverage for plans that begin January 1, 2026.
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.
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Bridging the Justice Gap for Vulnerable Washington, D.C. Elders
DMV art contest winners will be recognized in Beacon newspaper and with later reception.
Information, Health and Food Help During COVID-19 Outbreak in the District of Columbia
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AARP will host a live Coronavirus Information Tele-Town Hall every Thursday at 12 p.m. (CST). Experts at this week’s live Q&A event will address your questions related to protecting yourself and loved ones from the virus, staying healthy and reducing social isolation.
In honor of National Volunteer Month, we want to thank our DC volunteers for all that they have done to give back to our community.
We’re writing with an important message to let you know that we have canceled our external events until further notice. While convening events is a core part of our mission, we have changed our approach in light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
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Want to make a difference in your community? Apply to The 2020 AARP Community Challenge! This challenge is a vital part to AARP’s Livable Communities effort. It provides small grants which fund quick action for local change. The goal of this challenge is to improve housing, transportation and public space for all. The AARP Community Challenge started in 2017, and since, has awarded 376 grants to nonprofit organizations! These grants are designed to help ‘shovel-ready’ projects that help make the community more livable.
Living in the DC metro area and love baseball? The Washington Nationals are looking for friendly, energetic and customer-focused individuals to join the part-time Game Day staff for the 2020 Season! The game day staff are a vital piece to the overall experience.
In partnership with Howard University, TIAA and AARP are hosting an event about building greater financial wellness among African Americans. This event will offer the opportunity to hear evidence from researchers, academics and industry experts on critical financial issues facing all generations.
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