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JAN 9, 2025
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.
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.
JAN 7, 2025
Winter can be a challenging season for many communities, especially those that experience significant snowfall. However, with thoughtful planning and creative placemaking, winter can also be a time of vibrant community engagement and activity. 8 80 Cities Winter Placemaking Guide, created with support from AARP, offers valuable insights and strategies to help cities and towns keep residents engaged and connected during the colder months. Here are some best practices for winter cities to consider when planning winter activities.
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.
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Small Dollar, Big Impact grants are exactly what the name describes – simple, short-term, low-cost solutions that could have remarkable impacts on the shaping of neighborhoods and cities. Take a look back at the recipients of the SDBI grant from 2022.
Are you interested in providing in-person or virtual presentations to small groups in Wisconsin? AARP is welcoming new volunteers for our Speakers Bureau to educate and inform the public on issues that matter most to our 50-plus Wisconsinites.
We have volunteer opportunities for everyone.
AARP Wisconsin is pushing for a special fund to compensate fraud victims when the wrongdoing company can't return the money. It’s one of several measures AARP plans to advocate for in the Legislature in 2023.
Lara Sutherlin with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP) joined us to chat about the biggest scams in 2022 and what we need to be on the look out for in the new year.
The holidays are here, and so are scammers looking to exploit the generosity many people feel this time of year.
Postal Inspector Silvia Carrier with the United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) joined us to chat about how we can keep our deliveries safe and avoid holiday scams.
A proposal from Gov. Tony Evers (D) would create a $500 annual tax credit for Wisconsinites who provide unpaid care to an adult family member.
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