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As a charitable affiliate of @AARP, we work for and with older adults to build a brighter future without senior poverty.
Washington, DC
Joined November 2009
Good news! Nursing facility residents in Washington, DC, should soon have better access to in-home care services, thanks to a new ruling in a class-action lawsuit that AARP Foundation has been working on for more than 15 years.
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Judge reaffirms that the District of Columbia failed to offer residents in-home care they were entitled to
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Good news! Thousands of African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church employees and retirees will now have their retirement funds restored following approval of two class action settlements by a district court. Learn more about the case:
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🏛️ AARP Foundation and the Public Justice Center supported home care worker Margaret Bobb in a lawsuit about unpaid wages. The court awarded over $500K to her and 15 others—sending a clear message: fair pay matters.
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Case highlights highlights the plight of home care workers.
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RT @ps_success: Join @PS_Success & @VolunteerMatch for Rethinking Appreciation & Recognition on 8/19 at 2ET, which will explore how to alig….
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After taking time off to focus on caregiving for her husband, Betty discovered that the job market had changed. Learn what she did next to find employment.
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After her husband's cancer care, Betty managed her work comeback.
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Here's some good news for #SNAP recipients: A new study has found that SNAP users see a 10% slower decline in memory and thinking skills than their peers - equal to about three more years of cognitive health.
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New research links receiving food assistance through SNAP to better brain health. Earlier this month, Trump enacted major cuts to the program.
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Now celebrating its 35th anniversary, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects individuals with disabilities of all ages, but has particular importance for older adults. Learn what this landmark legislation may mean for you:
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This year marks the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (#ADA). Learn more about the ADA and how we are working to ensure that older adults with disabilities are protected under its provisions. 🏛️
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AARP Foundation attorneys are currently actively pursuing several other cases involving violations of the ADA, including understaffing in assisted living facilities and failures to protect the rights...
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RT @ColumbiaMSPH: Aging with purpose. @AARPFoundation's Experience Corps—launched by Linda Fried & Marc Freedman in 1995—empowers older adu….
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Linda P. Fried helped celebrate the 30th anniversary of Experience Corps, a program for older adults and children that she was instrumental in creating.
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Volunteering with AARP Foundation #TaxAide has provided a fulfilling path for Gena in retirement. Learn how she's been helping older adults save money for 20 years (and counting!):
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Did you know that a child’s likelihood of graduating high school can be reasonably predicted by their reading level at the end of third grade? We connect older adults like Barbara with young students to help then become better readers. Learn more:
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After a Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina, AARP Foundation grantee Pisgah Legal Services helped people navigate FEMA applications and much more.
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AARP Foundation grantee helps people navigate FEMA applications and more.
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Retiree Roger Holden used to ask, “What am I going to do today?” Volunteering with AARP Foundation Tax-Aide gave him purpose—and all the motivation he needs. Read more about his work with our program that helps older adults with tax preparation:
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Discover 8 ways to build social connections— take the assessment and start your journey! . Special thanks to Barclays US Consumer Bank, which supports our work to help older adults increase their social connections and financial wellbeing.
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To help strengthen your social skills, we’ve rounded up eight ways you can get the know-how and confidence to keep reaching out and building connections.
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"The best part is seeing the kids get more self-confident. It makes them feel special when you notice their progress," says AARP Foundation #ExperienceCorps volunteer Meg Quinn. Here's how she makes learning a magical experience for her students.
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As we celebrate Experience Corps’ 30th anniversary, tutor Meg Quinn explains why it’s so special.
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Thousands of nursing facility residents in Washington, D.C., would prefer to live at home, but aren't aware of their options. Learn more about a recent win in our long-running legal battle over the right to live independently.
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The District of Columbia's failure to tell certain nursing facility residents about alternative care violates the Americans with Disabilities Act, a U.S. District Court judge ruled in a lawsuit...
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America Arevalo went from sleeping in her car to success as a BACK TO WORK 50+ coach. Learn how her struggles became her strength.
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America Arevalo went from sleeping in her car to success as a BACK TO WORK 50+ coach.
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More than 1,100 former employees at St. Clare’s Hospital lost some or all of their retirement savings when the hospital's pension fund dried up. Thanks to AARP Foundation, they’ll now get their day in court. Learn more:
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You can change lives in your community while staying engaged and making new friends. Learn about our volunteer opportunities:
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Learn how Francine overcame personal setbacks and started a business to help families manage official documents like medical directives and wills.
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After health issues and setbacks, Francine found her purpose: service to others.
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