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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.
NOV 1, 2025
Jan Wilberg worked for decades in social service agencies and as a nonprofit consultant before retiring in 2018 to spend more time as a volunteer with various Milwaukee organizations. She received the 2024 AARP Andrus Award for Community Service, the state’s top volunteer honor.
OCT 31, 2025
AARP Wisconsin was one of three groups invited to speak at the first meeting of the Speaker’s Task Force on Elder Services on Oct. 30, which focused on scams and fraud prevention information.
We know how impactful $1,000 can be. This is our way of extending some seed money to get these projects off the ground. Next deadline: September 27, 2025.
OCT 28, 2025
With November designated as National Family Caregivers Month, now is a great time to shine a bright light on the incredible work that these unsung heroes perform every day in an effort to keep their loved ones living in their own homes and communities as long as possible.
Wisconsin’s nearly 600,000 unpaid family caregivers will receive much-needed support from the state if a tax credit proposed by Governor Evers survives legislative scrutiny and is included in the final 2023-35 biennial state budget.
The 2023 Spring Election is coming up on Tuesday, April 4 and we’re here to share valuable information and resources to all Wisconsin voters so you are prepared! We want you to see how the two Madison mayoral candidates responded to four questions we asked them about critical issues of importance to residents.
Find out how you can take action and make your voice heard on important issues in Wisconsin.
February is Black History Month - find out how you can celebrate.
Small Dollar, Big Impact grants are exactly what the name describes – simple, short-term, low-cost solutions that could have remarkable impacts on the shaping of neighborhoods and cities. Take a look back at the recipients of the SDBI grant from 2022.
Are you interested in providing in-person or virtual presentations to small groups in Wisconsin? AARP is welcoming new volunteers for our Speakers Bureau to educate and inform the public on issues that matter most to our 50-plus Wisconsinites.
We have volunteer opportunities for everyone.
AARP Wisconsin is pushing for a special fund to compensate fraud victims when the wrongdoing company can't return the money. It’s one of several measures AARP plans to advocate for in the Legislature in 2023.
Lara Sutherlin with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP) joined us to chat about the biggest scams in 2022 and what we need to be on the look out for in the new year.
The holidays are here, and so are scammers looking to exploit the generosity many people feel this time of year.
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