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Help Asheville Understand our Housing Needs

Posted on 10/29/25 - By Margaret Sigman

ASHEVILLE, NC — Housing is an urgent priority for the Asheville region, especially since Tropical Storm Helene. According to FEMA, 1000 North Carolina homes were destroyed by the storm and 73,000…
Navigating our streets more safely

Posted on 10/14/25

DURHAM, NC — Transportation is the vital link that connects older adults to social activity, economic opportunity, and community services that support their independence.…
New Video Highlights Urgent Need for Age-Friendly Recovery in Western North Carolina

Posted on 09/16/25

ASHEVILLE, NC — AARP North Carolina has released a powerful new video, “Rebuilding with an Age-Friendly Lens.” Just under four minutes long, the video showcases the voices and visions of community…
AARP commits $145,000 in grants to strengthen 11 communities across North Carolina

Posted on 06/18/25

The AARP funding will help residents of all ages, especially older adults, improve how they live, move, and stay connected in their neighborhoods through innovative local projects…
Local events. Lasting connections.

Posted on 06/01/25

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Welcome to AARP Local - We're Glad You're Here!

Posted on 06/01/25

AARP Local isn’t just a website – it’s your community hub, where your voice matters, your priorities come to life, and your neighbors come together. …
Town of Cary enables more affordable housing

Posted on 04/14/25

CARY, NC -- North Carolinians are quite familiar with the challenge of finding affordable housing, especially for those looking in the state’s growing urban and coastal communities where a surge in…
Strive not to drive

Posted on 04/08/25

When AARP volunteer Anita Harrison does a walk audit in a community, she keeps a sharp eye out for crosswalks and traffic signals, or the lack of them.…
AARP Foundation Awards $500,000 for Disaster Recovery Efforts in WNC

Posted on 01/28/25 - By Margie Sigman

AARP Foundation has awarded four local organizations grant money to provide direct aid and services to older victims of Hurricane Helene.…
Now Accepting 2025 Community Challenge Grant Applications

Posted on 01/08/25

The annual program aims to make communities in North Carolina more livable for people of all ages…