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JUN 25, 2025
AARP surveys show that an overwhelming majority of Americans age 50-plus want to stay in their current communities as long as possible. However, nearly half of the older adults worry their neighborhoods won’t meet their needs as they age.
The names of the first 10 Medicare drugs whose prices the federal government will negotiate directly with manufacturers were released Aug. 29. Popular but pricey blood thinners, diabetes medications, cancer treatments make historic list.
JUN 23, 2025
We are thrilled to announce that 11 projects in 8 Wisconsin cities, including Appleton, Darlington, Green Bay, Ladysmith, Madison, Milwaukee (four winning projects), Neillsville, and Sturgeon Bay (Door County), will receive 2025 AARP Community Challenge grants totaling a combined $103,500.
We know how impactful $1,000 can be. This is our way of extending some seed money to get these projects off the ground. 2025 application deadlines coming soon.
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More than $3.2 million in projects across the country are funded through 2021 Community Challenge grants. AARP Wisconsin will be distributing $88,000 to six grantees for local projects.
Is your 65th birthday coming up? You know what that means: It’s time to prepare for Medicare. Get ahead of the game with answers from our free webinar on Medicare, including when to enroll, what’s covered and where to find help along the way.
Visit www.211wisconsin.org for caregiving resources including supportive listening and referrals to resources based on your request and needs.
The Friends of the Railroad Park, Inc. have received the AARP Wisconsin Small Dollar, Big Impact Grant. They plan to use the $1,000 to install grills at the park.
AARP is encouraging Wisconsinites to enjoy the state park system on their own through its Passport to the Outdoors program. Participants who log their trips to state parks may receive giveaways.
AARP Wisconsin's Small Dollar, Big Impact grant provides communities with $1,000 to fund projects that have positive impact on the area.
AARP is fighting for legislation to address the high cost of prescription drugs.
AARP Wisconsin is fostering a feeling of community amid the COVID-19 pandemic, using technology to host virtual events that help people stay connected safely from a distance.
Plan to offer free outdoor movies in Juneau park wins AARP WI Small Dollar, Big Impact grant
July 16, 2021 - Wisconsin has an abundance of natural beauty. With nearly 61,000 acres of State Parks, along with miles and miles of walking trails and parks across the state, there are plenty of options for Wisconsinites to get outside and stay active while staying safe.
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