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As of November 1, 2025, millions of Americans may not receive their monthly food benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. In Wyoming, Governor Gordon has declared a public welfare emergency to ensure that food assistance continues (for now), but this can still put pressure on local organizations and food banks dedicated to feeding hungry Wyomingites.
NOV 4, 2025
AARP Wyoming is collecting non-perishable food items now through Thanksgiving. All donations will go directly to local food pantries, the VA, and Veterans Rock.
NOV 1, 2025
AARP Wyoming’s Care for Caregivers series will be offered virtually starting in November.
OCT 31, 2025
Non-profit organizations in Clearmont, Thermopolis, and Sheridan scored a total of four Community Challenge Grants totaling $31,000, AARP announced this fall.
Each session covers essential topics, with presentations by local experts on subjects such as legal and financial planning, caregiver brain health, and veterans benefits. Caregivers are equipped with information to proactively consider long-term care and end-of-life planning.
AARP Wyoming will host a historical lecture webinar series called, ‘Women I Wish I’d Known,” from May through July, featuring women who did everything from teaching in Alaska to carry pet snakes. The events are free and you don’t need to be an AARP member to take part.
Property tax relief was a hot topic during the 2025 Legislative Session and Henson will use this event to simplify what passed and what it means to Wyoming residents.
Honored to Serve - The Power of Volunteers in Wyoming
Fraud is constantly evolving, but so are the people fighting it. Tracy Swaim, AARP Wyoming’s 2024 Fraud Fighter of the Year, has spent her career protecting consumers from scams, cyber threats, and financial fraud. A Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) with a background in law and fraud investigations, Tracy has made it her mission to help people recognize scams before they happen.
If you've ever wanted to take down fraudsters with wit, wisdom, and just the right amount of sass, then you’ll love The Fraudettes from AARP Wyoming!
AARP Caregiver Virtual Resources
A meeting with Al Simpson was one of the first events for State Director Sam Shumway and State President Kate Sarosy.
A 2025 Legislative Session that saw 556 pieces of legislation came to an end on March 6 in Cheyenne. While Property Tax Relief had the spotlight for AARP Wyoming members, there were a number of other issues worthy of members’ attention. Here are a few highlights.
The 2024 Consumer Sentinel Network Data Book, recently released by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) shows Wyomingites as having lost $20.1 million in total fraud losses in 2023 with a median fraud loss of $600 per incident. That ranks Wyoming 40th in the nation for fraud reported by population per 100,000 population.
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