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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.
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 2020.
The Small Dollar, Big Impact program will continue to make one $1,000 grant monthly to spur grassroots projects around Wisconsin.
Join Thursdays with AARP Wisconsin to learn how you can use the free Money Map program to become financially fit in 2021.
The latest update of the AARP Nursing Home COVID-19 Dashboard reports that nursing home resident deaths reached 2.11 per 100 residents in Wisconsin, the highest since the federal government began collecting this information.
Four organizations in three Wisconsin cities have received 2020 AARP Community Challenge grants for improvement projects to benefit residents of all ages.
Show your appreciation for the amazing work that veterans and non-profits that serve veterans do in your community with the Create the Good Honoring Heroes Contest.
Movies Under the Stars bring the community together in Beaver Dam with the help of AARP Wisconsin’s Small Dollar, Big Impact Grant.
As a volunteer advocate with AARP Wisconsin, you can help to to improve the lives of Wisconsinites and make a difference from home.
Celebrate National Family Caregiving Month with Thursdays with AARP Wisconsin.
Milwaukee’s East Side Business Improvement District #20 supported local businesses and gave their community the gift of art and togetherness by using their Small Dollar, Big Impact Grant to create a remarkable outdoor space in an underutilized parking lot.
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