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Five WV Projects Among Those Receiving AARP Community Challenge Grant Funding

Quick action projects in Fayette, Kanawha, Marion, Ohio, and Tucker counties receive 2023 grants

AARP WV Welcomes Susan Canfield LeFew as Associate State Director for Community Outreach

AARP West Virginia State Director Gaylene Miller has announced the appointment of Susan Canfield LeFew to serve as Associate State Director, Community Outreach for AARP West Virginia.

Four WV Community Projects Receive National AARP Community Challenge Grant Awards

Funding awarded for quick action projects in Brooke, Pocahontas and Taylor counties

AARP WV, Toyota Collaborate on Providing Vehicle to Putnam Aging for Vaccine Outreach Efforts

AARP and Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) have teamed up to provide a helping hand to homebound West Virginians struggling in the COVID-19 pandemic, delivering a vehicle to Putnam County Aging Program, Inc. that will serve as a huge boost to the aging services provider’s outreach efforts in the community.

AARP West Virginia Seeks New State President

AARP West Virginia is conducting a statewide search for the position of State President. This is a high-level volunteer position that offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to utilize your considerable skills and experience to make a positive difference in the lives of West Virginia residents age 50-plus.

AARP WV Survey Shows Strong Support For Home and Community Based Services

By Tom Hunter, FEB 27, 2019

As West Virginia’s population grows older, a recent AARP West Virginia survey finds that an overwhelming number of West Virginians support home and community-based services; critical programs that promote greater responsiveness to the needs of older West Virginians.