Community Issues and Volunteering
Monday, June 5, 2023
Illinois Senior Centers: Not Just for Aged
Some Illinois senior centers aren't just focusing on the 65+ demographic but are beginning to include people aged 50+. The U.S. Census indicates the …
VA Senior Center Grows 'Environmental Wellness' Programs
As the COVID-19 pandemic has subsided, senior centers in Virginia are welcoming back their participants, and one in particular has shifted some of …
AARP of Nebraska Seeks Nominations for Top State-Level Honor
If you know of a Nebraskan age 50 or older who actively supports his or her community through volunteering, you might want to nominate them for the 20…
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 …
Telemedicine in Motion: SD's Rural EMS Crews Go High-Tech
People might picture a defibrillator or stretcher when they think of a first responder. But what about an iPad? South Dakota says a new program …
Eviction Prevention Program Moves Upstream to Help Families
An eviction prevention program is working to ensure evictions do not happen in the first place. The United Way of King County has provided $500,000 …
Critical Medicines Closer to West Denver Metro Residents
After 18 months of planning and renovations, STRIDE community health center has opened its second pharmacy inside the Wheat Ridge clinic at 29th St…
New Mexico Mural Art Features Endangered Species, Migration Themes
The Village of Doña Ana is New Mexico's oldest federally designated settlement, and about to be the newest destination for public art. The …
ID Nominees Sought for Prestigious Volunteering Award
The nomination process is open for older Idahoans who have volunteered their time to help improve their communities. The Andrus Award for Community …
Colorado's Rural Communities Mobilizing to Prevent Suicide
Community advisory committees across rural Colorado are working to better understand the mental-health needs for community members including farmers…
'Stamp Out Hunger' Food Drive Returns to New Mexico Saturday
One in five children in New Mexico is at risk of hunger, and this weekend you can make a difference. Hunger-relief organizations are promoting the …
Andrus Award Honors Older Volunteers Helping ME Communities
AARP is seeking nominations for its 2023 Andrus Award for Community Service, which celebrates those individuals over age 50 who share their …