AARP Foundation - Working to Win Back Opportunity for Struggling Americans Age 50 and Older

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A Voice and
An Advocate

Americans age 50 and older face choices and pressures unlike those of any other age group – choices few could have prepared for. As the charitable affiliate of AARP, AARP Foundation is working with struggling people 50 and over so they can regain their confidence as good providers and members of their communities. We focus on four priorities where immediate action and legal advocacy will have the greatest impact: hunger, income, housing
and isolation.

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Help the victims of Superstorm Sandy

AARP and its affiliates will match dollar-for-dollar contributions up to $500,000. 100% of all funds raised will be used to help the victims of this disaster.

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Supporter
Spotlight

Support for AARP Foundation Hunger Grants program is made possible through the generous support of UnitedHealthcare.

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Email:

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Toll-free Nationwide:

888-OUR-AARP

(888-687-2277)

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877-434-7598

Our Work

Winning Back
Opportunity

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide: Volunteer Opportunities for 2013

Volunteer for AARP Foundation Tax-Aide for 2013

Sign up now for the 2013 tax season. You don't need tax experience — only a desire to help. Do

AARP Foundation Finances 50+

Get Smart About Your Money

Finances 50+ is a series of free workshops geared toward low-income workers and job seekers age 50 and over. read

2012 Isolation Impact Area Grant Awards

Learn about the four 2012 grantees and how their programs will help reduce senior isolation. read

Your Guide to Public Benefits

Learn about housing, food, income and health benefits offered by federal and state governments to eligible older adults. read

In the
Spotlight

couple hugging, resources for caregiving

Caring for a Loved One: Your Online Guide

Find info, tools and support to help you in your vital role read

First aid kit, glasses, medication, and flashlight-Be prepared for an Emergency AARP Foundation

5 Disaster Preparedness Essentials

Here's what you need to do, and have handy, in case of a storm, power outage or other emergency. read

Richard Leider

Social Isolation: Effects and Solutions

In this set of videos, Richard Leider explains why isolation is a growing problem in society and offers ways to combat it. Watch

Tim Cantwell Jr. speaks about housing options for homeless veterans, including seniors.

Housing for Aging Veterans: Challenges and Solutions

Veterans' housing experts Tim Cantwell Jr. and Stephen Peck discuss the need for affordable, permanent housing for older veterans. Watch

New Jobs Report: Older Workers See Gains

Companies did more hiring than firing in October and older workers caught some of that action. A higher-than-expected 171,000 jobs were added to the economy last month as jobless levels for people 55 and older tapered off. Read

50 Life Lessons My Pop Pop Taught Me (Part 2)

Blogger Laura Hahn's Pop Pop passed away recently at age 96. Here's the second half of her list of important lessons — things he taught her, things their relationship taught her — all things she never wants to forget. Read

Include AARP Foundation in Your Will

Get the information you need and sample language you can use to support AARP Foundation through a bequest. Read

AARP Foundation
In Your Community

We’re working with communities locally and nationwide to reach more people and make resources go farther.

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President's
Corner

Keeping Seniors Out of Poverty

To prevent people from falling over the cliff, you need to put some railings around the edge. read

More From Jo Ann

Jo Ann Jenkins | President, AARP Foundation

Jo Ann Jenkins President, AARP Foundation

Our
Story

Asian lady

AARP Foundation wants to win back opportunity for those now in crisis. Watch

Featured
Programs & Services

AARP Drive to End Hunger

Feeding people today, preventing hunger in the future. Join the fight to end hunger. Do

AARP Women's Scholarship

This program helps low income 50-plus women through educational opportunities. Read

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide

This program offers free assistance with tax-return preparation. Go

Finances 50+

This financial capability program is a collaboration between AARP Foundation and Charles Schwab Foundation. Go

Accountability & Transparency
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about AARP Foundation

We are working to win back opportunity for struggling Americans age 50 and over by being a force for change on the most serious issues they face today.

PROGRAMS

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Women’s Scholarship Program

INITIATIVES

Drive to End Hunger

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Ways to Give

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