OR: Community Issues and Volunteering
AARP grant 'unique' opportunity to fund community projects in OR
A program that funds ideas for improving communities is now open to applications. The AARP Community Challenge grant program is accepting …
Nearly 300,000 Oregon kids could get help accessing nutritious food this summer
The risks of child hunger increase dramatically when school cafeterias close for the summer, especially for the one in eight families currently …
Family caregivers reminded to take care of themselves
November is National Family Caregivers Month and a few tips can help people with these duties. Executive Director of the Oregon organization Aging …
OR Andrus Award winner volunteering for social connections
A volunteer active in Ashland has been recognized for her service in the community with a prestigious award from AARP Oregon. Anne Bellegia is the …
'Making communities work for everyone' focus of Age-Friendly Oregon Summit
Supporters of efforts to make Oregon cities more livable and accessible for people of all ages are meeting this week. The Age-Friendly Oregon …
Grants Help Make Four OR Communities More Age-Friendly
Four Oregon organizations have received grants from AARP Oregon to help make their communities more age friendly. One of the chosen projects is the …
Community Grant Program Selects Six OR Projects
Six projects to improve communities in Oregon have received grants from AARP. The organization has announced the recipients of its annual Community …
Volunteer Fair Aims to Fight Isolation for Older Oregonians
A volunteer fair is encouraging older Oregonians to get involved in their communities and fight social isolation, which became pervasive during the …
Are You One in Two Million? An OR Volunteer Will Be Award Winner
The nomination process is open for a prestigious award handed out to volunteers in Oregon each year. The Andrus Award for Community Service award is …
Award Highlights Important Role of Volunteering in OR
An Oregon woman who helps people with their taxes has won a prestigious award for volunteers. AARP Oregon has awarded the 2022 Andrus Award for …
After Devastating Eastern OR Hailstorm, Neighbors Lend Support
After a devastating hailstorm in eastern Oregon, community members are lending each other a helping hand. In mid-August, a severe storm dropped …
Grant Program Helps Create 'Age-Friendly Communities' in OR
Projects making communities more age-friendly in Oregon are getting support from the AARP. After six projects were chosen by AARP in June to receive …