Foundation

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.

Our Work

Winning Back
Opportunity

College students meet with instructor, AARP Foundation prize.

AARP Foundation Prize Rewards Student Business Plans Aimed at Senior Issues

We're offering cash prizes to teams in university business plan competitions for solutions to issues faced by low-income seniors. read

'Pots and Plans'

A Hunger Innovation Grant funds Lifelong Cooking classes in senior housing in Seattle. Read

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide: Volunteer Opportunities for 2013

Volunteer for AARP Foundation Tax-Aide for 2013

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

Lisa Berkman Populatino Studies Interview on isolation

Health Effects of Social Isolation

Dr. Lisa Berkman explains how isolation affects our aging society – and how to reduce it. Watch

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

Jeff Gordon, Drive to End Hunger campaign

Jeff Gordon Wins Two Awards

It’s been a big fall for Gordon, who won the Myers Brothers Award for his contributions to NASCAR, and on Dec. 10 will receive the Heisman Humanitarian Award. Read