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More than 7,400 donors opened their hearts to the plight of older Americans affected by the disaster. This outpouring of support, together with a matching gift from AARP and AARP Foundation, has allowed us to distribute a total of $1 million to the following organizations that are helping residents get back on their feet – many of them with a special focus on helping vulnerable older adults:
- Salvation Army Southeastern Territory
- Habitat for Humanity of Louisiana
- Louisiana Association of United Ways
- Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank
- Second Harvest New Orleans
- Direct Relief
- Southeast Louisiana Legal Services, Inc.
- Council on Aging – Livingston
- Council on Aging – Ascension
- East Baton Rouge Council on Aging
- Together Baton Rouge
- Hope Ministries
- St. Bernard Project
- Rebuilding Together Baton Rouge
- Catholic Charities Diocese of Baton Rouge
Thanks to generous AARP Foundation donors, these groups will be able to continue providing emergency medical care, food, and shelter to survivors, and begin the long process of reconstructing homes and lives in the days and weeks ahead.
You have the power to change the lives of seniors in poverty
1 in 3 older adults struggle to meet their basic needs. Your gift can help seniors secure good jobs, get the benefits they've earned, and stay connected to their communities.
Though we are no longer collecting donations for this emergency, you can still make a gift to support AARP Foundation's year-round work to help seniors overcome issues with housing, hunger, income, and isolation. Make a donation to support struggling seniors across the country.