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AARP West Virginia

The latest resources & info on AARP’s work in the Mountain State
As of November 1, 2025, millions of Americans—including many older adults—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.
OCT 28, 2025
Policymakers urged to take action, support those who provide care
OCT 19, 2025
Guest Column by The Honorable John “JB" McCuskey
SEP 5, 2025
No matter where you are in the caregiver journey, these local agencies and organizations can help make the process easier
West Virginians who use insulin will see their copays for the diabetes drug capped at $35 a month in aggregate under a state law that will take effect Jan. 1.
Quick action projects in Fayette, Kanawha, Marion, Ohio, and Tucker counties receive 2023 grants
The Charleston Dirty Birds, the West Virginia capital’s independent baseball team, is back for another season.
AARP WV volunteers contribute to legislative wins for 50-plus West Virginians
In the early 1900s, the Greenwood neighborhood of Tulsa, Oklahoma, now called "Black Wall Street," was a vibrant and prosperous community. Despite the challenges and racial injustices they faced, residents of this community built a thriving neighborhood filled with successful Black-owned businesses, attorneys, doctors, and real estate agents. Their achievements were nothing short of remarkable and served as a beacon of hope for Black Americans nationwide.
Whet your appetite for farm-to-table meals at Charleston’s year-round Capitol Market, where award-winning West Virginia chef Paul Smith will give monthly interactive cooking demonstrations starting this spring.
Latest AARP research shows WV caregivers provided 230 million hours of unpaid care in 2021
AARP West Virginia is mixing sports and symphony: hosting a pickleball tournament to benefit the state’s premier performing arts group.
Women's History Month is underway, and we're excited to celebrate the ground-breaking contributions of amazing women to communities nationwide. Originating as Women's History Week in 1981, March was officially dedicated to honoring women's achievements in 1987. And AARP joins in the nation in celebrating women for their leadership, mentoring, and dedication to their communities in ways that have changed the course of history.
March 15 Deadline For Applicants Seeking Support for Quick-Action Community Projects
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Contact information and more from your state office. Learn what we are doing to champion social change and help you live your best life.