As one of the greatest leaders in American history, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. lived a life of service, tirelessly giving his time and talent to make the world better. Since it was first declared a federal holiday in 1983, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day has honored the life and legacy of Dr. King and inspired people to give back through public service.
The names of the first 10 Medicare drugs whose prices the federal government will negotiate directly with manufacturers were released Aug. 29. Popular but pricey blood thinners, diabetes medications, cancer treatments make historic list.
Attention local non-profit organizations and governments across Wisconsin! The window is now open for you to apply for a 2025 AARP Community Challenge grant. These grants fund quick-action projects that help communities become more livable by improving public places, transportation, housing, digital connections, and more.
We know how impactful $1,000 can be. This is our way of extending some seed money to get these projects off the ground. 2025 application deadlines coming soon.
The Osceola Area Chamber and Main Street Program’s Picnic-to-Go initiative has been selected to receive the first of AARP Wisconsin’s “Small Dollar, Big Impact” grants. Judges selected the project for the $1,000 grant after receiving more than five dozen proposals from communities across Wisconsin.
AARP Wisconsin is gathering stories from older residents about the challenges they face when it comes to affording retirement, paying high prescription drug costs, caregiving for loved ones and other issues.