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Donna Ortega volunteers with AARP Foundation Tax-Aide to give low-income families the same expert financial guidance that wealthy people pay for. She's helped one single mom for over a decade, saving her hundreds of dollars annually.
Fifty volunteers in Newport County helped 1,800 people file their taxes for free last year, ensuring families got every refund dollar they deserved. Now these community heroes need reinforcements for the 2027 tax season.
More than 500 trained volunteers across Oregon are helping people file their taxes completely free through April 15, focusing on those who need it most. Last year alone, they secured $16 million in refunds for 19,000 Oregonians.
After a lifetime of watching the grounds crew at Cardinals games, 67-year-old cancer survivor Kimberly Amos got to join them for a day. AARP's Wish of a Lifetime made her unique dream come true on August 11.
Retired professionals across Long Island are turning free time into community impact, with 500 AARP volunteers and 2,500 Northwell helpers leading a post-pandemic volunteer surge. From hospital pet therapy to lobbying in Albany, these experienced do-gooders prove that retirement is just the beginning.
Eight volunteers in Great Bend, Kansas just helped 281 older adults navigate tax season for free, securing vital refunds and building financial security. The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program has been delivering this lifeline to communities nationwide since 1968.
At 51, Eva Longoria is building an empire that spans directing, entrepreneurship, and advocacy while raising her seven-year-old son. Her secret: passion, hustle, and refusing to waste a single day.
Older adults are flipping the script on tech stereotypes, with ChatGPT use among seniors jumping from 10% to 23% in just one year. Now advocates are asking whether this growing demographic deserves their own tailored AI experience, just like teens.
A Michigan city is turning everyday residents into safety experts through a community audit of sidewalks and bike paths. Volunteers will explore their neighborhoods, identify issues, and help shape future improvements.
After a brutal attack left her unconscious, Mary Annis Bartel provided crucial details from her hospital bed that led police to a serial killer. Her courage brought justice for at least 22 victims and their families.
A charming retirement village in England gives elderly cats a second chance at life instead of being put to sleep. For over 20 years, Shropshire Cat Rescue has transformed senior feline care with tiny chalets, a storefront, and a mansion where cats over 20 years old live out their golden years.
Singer Jewel credits her off-grid Alaska upbringing with no running water or electricity for teaching her resourcefulness and keeping her grounded through fame. Her childhood survival skills helped her overcome homelessness and trauma to become a Grammy-nominated artist.
More than 5 million veterans lost money to scammers in 2024, but a growing network of advocates, tech experts, and fellow veterans is fighting back with free tools and education. New resources are helping service members protect their benefits and personal information from fraudsters who exploit military records.
South Carolina families will see a smaller electricity bill increase after environmental groups and Dominion Energy reached a settlement that cuts the rate hike nearly in half. The agreement also secures $6 million in direct relief and energy efficiency programs for customers.
A new approach to children's advocacy in California shows how smart strategy beats pure charity. By spending just 10% on policy work instead of only direct services, organizations unlocked billions in public funding for kids.
Lawrence Tech is launching a Healthy Aging Innovation Center to help seniors live independently at home through smart technology and human-centered design. The free April 10 event will showcase innovations that make aging safer and more dignified.
While experts debate AI's dangers, millions are quietly using it to solve real problems—from beating loneliness to managing family care to starting businesses. The technology once reserved for big institutions is now helping ordinary people in extraordinary ways.