Local Resources for the Gastonia, NC area

Local AARP Chapters offer opportunities to connect with AARP members. You can join an AARP Chapter to meet new people, give back, and have fun.

Explore family caregiving resources for North Carolina to help you find the services and support you might need throughout your caregiving journey.

Search for financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, and other free or reduced-cost help.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides in-person and virtual tax assistance free of charge with a special focus on taxpayers who are over 50 or have low-to-moderate income.

AARP Foundation currently operates the SCSEP program in 75 locations. Check for a location near you.

Report scams to warn your neighbors and see what else has been reported near you.

How livable is Gastonia? The AARP Livability Index scores neighborhoods and communities across the U.S. for the services and amenities that impact you the most.

The AARP Smart Driver Course is one of many programs offered by AARP Driver Safety. It's the nation's largest classroom and online driver safety course and it's designed especially for drivers age 50 and older.

From military caregiving support and fraud prevention tips, to finding jobs, to accessing service benefits, and more, AARP’s Veterans and Military Families initiative connects veterans to the information, services and community programs that matter most.