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Health-Care Reform
AARP President, Jennie Chin Hansen answers your questions on health-care reform. Check out Jennie's blog at shAARPsession.com.
Meet JB
AARP Community Ambassador James Brown, known as "JB" to millions of sports fans, is pairing up with AARP to educate Americans on the importance of community service and to encourage them to make a difference by living life to the fullest.
AARP Programs
The AARP Andrus Award
The AARP Andrus Award pays tribute to individuals who, like our founder, have generated positive social change in the world. AARP is proud to present its 2009 Andrus Award to Norman Lear.
Divided We Fail
Support our president's commitment to work across the aisle for real change on affordable health care and long-term financial security. Remind Obama of his campaign promises.
AARP Legal Services Network
Get help with legal matters, including wills, consumer issues, and buying a home.
Legal Counsel For The Elderly
Championing the dignity and rights of older Washingtonians by providing free legal services to those in need, LCE needs your support.
Create The Good
AARP is calling on its members to Create The Good in their neighborhoods. Get involved!
Volunteer With AARP
Find out how you can volunteer for our Driver Safety or Tax-Aide programs.
Andrus Award For Community Service
Each year, AARP honors the legacy of Dr. Andrus with the AARP Andrus Award for Community Service, our most prestigious and visible volunteer award. Read about the 2009 winners.
Health Action Now
Join AARP in the fight for health care reform and have your voice heard.
Tools
Charitable Giving Calculator
Enter your giving amount and federal tax rate to determine your tax savings.
A South Carolina man helps rural farmers affordably sell organic produce in inner-city communities.
Help Older Victims of the Earthquake in Haiti
For older victims of the tragedy in Haiti, your contribution will help provide lifesaving, basic needs like water, food and shelter to those who are unable to reach emergency relief centers. It will also provide for the special needs of seniors like medicines and appropriate clothing that often go unmet in the midst of a disaster of this proportion.
The Cultivator
Purpose Prize winner,Tim Will, provides fresh produce to restaurants along with a little something else. Jobs.
From the Online Community
Journal: AARPVI
Discover who won the prestigious Andrus Award, and see their picture riding in the St. Croix Festival parade.
Read Journal
Group: Create The Good Learn how others are donating their money and time to help older victims of the Haiti earthquake.
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It's Easy Being Green
Find simple tips on saving energy and living with eco-consciousness.
Living on Less
In this tight economy, bartering is making a major comeback.
Kudos for Making a Difference
Each year, AARP pays tribute to the legacy of its founder, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, by bestowing the Andrus Award for Community Service.
Producer-Director Nabs AARP’s Top Service Prize
Norman Lear, known for such serious comedies as "All in the Family" and "Good Times," gets ideas for his many philanthropic, civic, and other volunteering projects by mining his own life experience.
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Healthy Couch Potato
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Our Movie Picks
The envelope, please: our annual Movies for Grownups® Awards.
Make Clothes Last
What's your oldest garment in your closet that you still wear?
AARP Needs You!
AARP seeks nine volunteers for its National Policy Council.
Doughnut Hole
Find ideas for avoiding Medicare's Rx coverage gap.
Driving for Less
Our driver safety course can lower car insurance costs for Montanans.
Tex-Mex Food
Willing to share your recipe for tacos? Tell us how you stuff your shell!
Spa Cuisine
The food served at spas today tastes better and is easy to prepare at home.
Vote for Your Fave!
We picked 10 heroic animals. Tell us which one should win $1,000.
Latin Music
Latin music has captured hearts and souls all around the world.
AARP Exclusive
See how grandparents affect the lives of children with autism.
