AARP Wyoming

AARP Wyoming State Director Sam Shumway released a statement today asking lawmakers to continue funding of the Wyoming Home Services (WyHS) program next legislative session.

Today, AARP announced awardees for its 2020 AARP Community Challenge grant program, with entities in Jackson and Cokeville, Wyoming receiving grants totalling over $35,000.

A new AARP survey, released in conjunction with Social Security’s 85th anniversary, confirms that Americans highly value Social Security, and even more so due to the pandemic.

By Sam Shumway

Today, AARP Wyoming launched “Protect Voters 50+,” a comprehensive voter engagement campaign to support and protect Wyomingites age 50 and up as they vote in the 2020 elections. The campaign will provide information on where candidates stand on issues that matter to Wyomingites 50-plus and help them cast their votes safely from home or in-person.

AARP Wyoming seeks nominations for the Andrus Award and will take nominations until Aug. 28

A grant program announcement by AARP Wyoming

PURPOSE OF THE GRANT

On Monday, July 20, at 4:05 p.m., AARP Wyoming will host Governor Mark Gordon on a TeleTown Hall to talk about the latest impacts of COVID19 in Wyoming.

Faced with the realities of low population density, and high human services needs, the Goshen County Community Action Team (CAT) has found several unique ways to serve its community. The Goshen County CAT has focused its programming on educational opportunities, increasing awareness of vital support and community services, and combating social isolation.