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This is a guest post by Gwendolyn Hudson. Hudson was the winner of AARP's 2010 Create the Good raffle for a one week volunteer program in Costa Rica through Cross Cultural Solutions. She volunteered in a home for 30 children cared for by the foster parents, Doña Melba and Don Victor. In addition to…
This is a guest post by Siena Witte, Marketing Manager of GreatNonProfits.
The other day, my father asked me what my favorite movie of all time was. Without hesitation, Back to the Future, I said. "But that's three movies," he told me. I shook my head. "No matter." To me it was one magical joy ride of great lines, awesome effects (for the time) and lovely close-ups of…
Did you know that 65% of eligible people 60+ DO NOT use SNAP (the federal government's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program once called food stamps) that helps low-income individuals and families buy food? You can learn more about the program HERE.
Do you know a 50+ person making a difference in your community? Do they go above and beyond to help their neighbors? Their community? Do they inspire others to volunteer? If you know someone like this, you only have a few more days (June 1 to be exact) to nominate him or her for the AARP State…
As you head to your mailbox tomorrow morning, don't be surprised if you see bags of food crowded around your neighbor's mail post. Tomorrow is Stamp Out Hunger, the nation's largest single-day food drive.
My friend, knowing that I work for AARP, sent me a link to a story of a man who learned how to read at the tender age of 84. I watched the trailer (which I included below) and honestly, I can't wait to see this film. It opens next week. It truly is a story of overcoming challenges and fulfilling…
It's National Teacher Day, and I have a question. Do you remember your first-grade teacher's name? How about your third-grade or sixth-grade teachers? Mine: Ms. Giest, Ms. Hall and Ms. Hughes. Come to think of it, I could probably name all of my teachers throughout my entire school career. There's…
I tried to avoid tying this post into the Royal Wedding but with all the fuss today, it was unavoidable. I won't talk about the dress or the magical carriage ride through the streets of London. What I did notice about the wedding were the eight beautiful maple trees lining the aisles of Westminster…