CHARITABLE GIVING
Tools
Donate to the AARP Foundation
Your tax-deductible gift to the AARP Foundation will help enhance the lives of millions of seniors nationwide.
AARP Programs
AARP Grandparent Information Center
This one-stop shop has reference materials and contact information for first-time grandparents and for those raising their grandchildren.
AARP Tax-Aide
AARP Tax-Aide is the nation's largest, free, volunteer-run tax counseling and preparation service. Read this and learn how to become a volunteer.
Senior Community-Service Employment Program
This service connects mature workers with skills, jobs, and the contacts they need to enjoy a full and varied life.
AARP Books
Meet the Markers, a husband and wife who traded lucrative careers and a chic urban lifestyle for a rugged Montana existence. The couple spends days tending to special-needs animals, so they can live their final days in peace.
Comfort From Home
Some close-"knit" friends have a distinctly original way of comforting U.S. troops at home and abroad.
2008 AARP Inspire Awards
AARP The Magazine's Annual Inspire Awards pay tribute to 10 extraordinary people age 50 and over who have made the world a better place through their innovative thinking, passion, and perseverance.
From the Online Community
Photo: Treats for Troops
U.S. soldiers receive
onlyonejudy's care packages
with open arms.
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Photo: Purple 'n' White Baby Blanket
MerryMary makes beautiful baby quilts and then donates them to charity.
Fun Ways to Make a Difference
Whether your passion lies in the arts, environment, sports, animals, or anything in between, there is a volunteer opportunity perfect for you right around the corner.
