aarpfoundation.orgAARP Foundation - For a Future Without Senior Poverty

Skip to content × × Login AARP Rewards Donate Volunteer Who We Are Board of Directors Executive Leadership Governance What We Do Economic Opportunity Social Connectedness Legal Advocacy Grants Giving Make a Donation Volunteer Leave a Legacy Our Supporters Find Help Donate Volunteer AARP Rewards Login Log Out My Account × Tax Day now July 15: Treasury, IRS extend filing deadline and federal tax payments. Learn more AARP Foundation [MATCH] Send 2X the Assistance to Vulnerable Seniors Double Your Impact Across the country, older adults who have worked hard their whole lives to contribute to their families and communities are living their later years in crisis. It’s heartbreaking and unacceptable. The good news? You can make TWICE the impact for these struggling seniors right now. UnitedHealthcare is matching all gifts, dollar for dollar up to $500,000 total. Send two times the assistance, resources and hope now –– match your gift today! DOUBLE Your Support Match your gift now! Connect2Affect: Stay Connected United Health Foundation Joins AARP Foundation in Initiative to Support Seniors During the Covid-19 Crisis Finding Ways Read AARP Foundation President Lisa Marsh Ryerson’s latest statement on a rapid response to provide emergency food assistance. Stuck at Home (together) Stuck at Home (together) provides resources and tools to encourage and enable social connection. Staying Socially Connected The coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic is challenging us all to adapt to new ways of thinking and behaving. How Connected Are You? Visit Connect2Affect to assess your risk of social isolation and to check out other helpful resources. Food Security: Quantity and Quality For older adults who are struggling, food security isn’t just about having access to enough food — it’s about having information about and access to the nutritious foods that provide the best chance of staying healthy as we age. AARP Foundation has programs and services designed to give vulnerable older adults more opportunities to maintain a nutritious, affordable diet. Healthy Savings AARP Foundation is helping older adults save money on groceries and increase access to quality, nutritious foods by making them more affordable. With Healthy Savings, participants get access to discounts on nutritious foods that can save them up to $200 a month. SNAP Application Assistance AARP Foundation is helping to increase enrollment in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for eligible older adults so they can receive and use SNAP benefits to buy healthy food — affordably. MyPlate for Older Adults With the help of Tufts University, AARP Foundation developed a version of the federal government’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans that’s specifically tailored to the nutritional needs of people over the age of 50. Workforce Programs: Building Economic Opportunity A rapidly changing economy and technological advances are fundamentally altering the nature of work — and that makes it more crucial than ever for older adults to learn new skills that will help them compete for today’s in-demand jobs. AARP Foundation equips older adults with the resources, know-how and training they need to unlock economic opportunity and build financial resilience. Back to Work 50+ BACK TO WORK 50+ provides the training and tools needed to compete with confidence for today's in-demand jobs. SCSEP 55 or older, unemployed and looking for work? Find out how we can help. Work for Yourself@50+ Download the Work for Yourself@50 toolkit to get started on your self-employment journey. Status of Local Programs and Workshops In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, AARP Foundation is prioritizing the health of those we serve and the community at large. All of our in-person events are on hold for now , based on local health guidance. The following programs are affected: AARP Foundation Tax-Aide - Tax-Aide is providing online methods for the preparation of taxes—at no cost. Taxpayers can request the help of a volunteer coach in preparing their tax returns. AARP Foundation Experience Corps - Currently, Experience Corps volunteer tutoring services are suspended. All of our program offices are still open through teleworking if you seek additional information. Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) - As of now, SCSEP participants will be on paid leave until further notice. Project directors will continue to operate the program remotely, and further decisions will be made as circumstances dictate. Work for Yourself@50+ - With in-person workshops on hold for now, several of our community partners are hosting Work for Yourself@50+ workshops online. Please visit Work for Yourself@50+ to register for an online workshop . BACK TO WORK 50+ - In-person workshops have been suspended for now; please call 855-850-2525 to find out about the availability of online workshops in your area. General announcements about AARP Foundation and its services will be updated on this page. Be sure to follow CDC guidelines (as detailed at cdc.gov ) while participating in any AARP Foundation programs and services. Find Help Find the Local Help You Need You can quickly and easily find help available in your own community through our Find Help page. Manage Your Money from Home Access free, easy-to-use financial technology tools from AARP Foundation and Chase. · Prepare Your Taxes Online Tax-Aide is providing access to selected tax preparation software so you can prepare and file your own tax returns — at no cost. Help During the Coronavirus Crisis We may be isolated, but we don’t have to be alone. AARP Community Connections offers steps to find help – or give it – during the coronavirus pandemic. Innovation at AARP Foundation See More In 2020, we continue to enhance tools designed to equip low-income older adults with skills and resources to increase financial stabiliy and connection to their communities. AARP Foundation MySavingsJar AARP Foundation MySavingsJar helps low-income families and older working adults start the habit of saving monthly so that they can have more control over their expenses and move from financial stress to financial freedom. Learn more AARP Foundation Property Tax-Aide AARP Foundation Property Tax-Aide is a comprehensive solution that enables low-income older adults to age in place by providing access to property tax refund and credit programs. Learn more AARP Foundation Self-Saver AARP Foundation Self-Saver is a bookkeeping and tax preparation tool designed to help self-employed older adults withhold and submit quarterly taxes with ease. Learn more Connect2Affect Connected Communities Connected Communities is a voice-activated assistant and community management platform that empowers resident services coordinators to help residents be happier, healthier, and more connected. Learn more Tackling Senior Poverty: Programs and Services Connect2Affect We’re tackling social isolation by exploring creative ways to help older adults connect and stay connected — to each other and to their communities Legal Advocacy AARP Foundation attorneys protect the rights of older adults, making sure they have a voice in the nation’s courts. Charity Rating AARP Foundation earns a high rating for accountability from a leading charity evaluator. Learn More Contact Us Facebook: facebook.com/AARPFoundation Twitter: @AARPFoundation Email: giving@aarp.org Toll-free Nationwide: 1-800-775-6776 Toll-free TTY: 877-434-7598 AARP Foundation Tax ID: 52-0794300 What We Do Charity Rating Our Supporters Find Help Volunteer Giving Make a Tax-Deductible Gift Help AARP Foundation increase economic opportunity and social connectedness that can prevent and reduce senior poverty. Donate Today What We Do Economic Opportunity Social Connectedness Legal Advocacy PROGRAMS AND SERVICES Back to Work 50+ Connect2Affect Experience Corps Fresh Savings Tax-Aide Work for Yourself@50+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE Make a Donation Donate Monthly Leave a Legacy Volunteer Opportun...