When AARP WI held a local livable community discussion to find out what would improve locals’ day-to-day lives in their neighborhood, residents voiced concerns about pedestrian safety and making streets safer. See how AARP Local WI, AARP WI volunteers and community partners took to the streets to address pedestrian safety locally.
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.
More than 1 million Wisconsinites provide care to a family member or friend with complex medical conditions or disabilities. That’s nearly one quarter (23 percent) of adults across the state. Nearly 60 percent of family caregivers in Wisconsin provide care to someone who has a long-term physical condition.
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.
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.
AARP Wisconsin volunteer advocates are still making their voices heard during the pandemic by reaching out to lawmakers the old-fashioned way, through calls, letters and emails.
A proposal by Shawano Pathways to create two new walking trails in Shawano County has been selected to receive an AARP Wisconsin “Small Dollar, Big Impact” grant.