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Grants Focus on Affordable Housing, Pedestrian Safety in New Jersey

Posted on 11/01/25

New Jersey groups have received 47 grants totaling more than $586,000 since the AARP Community Challenge program began in 2017. These quick-action projects focus on livability, improving…
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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. …
2025 AARP NJ Advocacy Priorities

Posted on 02/05/25 - By AARP New Jersey

For our 2025 advocacy agenda, AARP New Jersey is prioritizing health security, financial security, affordable housing and implementing new laws that support people 50 and older. …
2025 AARP New Jersey Advocacy Priorities: Livable Communities

Posted on 02/05/25

Expanding Housing Options and Affordable Housing…
AARP New Jersey Announces 2025 Grant Opportunity for Quick-Action Community Improvement Projects

Posted on 01/08/25

Applications are currently being accepted through March 5, 2025, 5:00 p.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. PT…
Parks for People and Pups of All Ages

Posted on 12/17/24

Off-leash dog parks are the fastest-growing type of park in the United States…
Is Your Garage a Danger Zone?

Posted on 11/19/24

A garage isn’t just a place to park your car or store rarely-used items. It can be one of the most dangerous areas of a home. After all, it’s where we often store yard and power tools, and hazardous…
Want to Live a Lifetime Safely in Your Home? Hear from the Experts

Posted on 11/19/24

More than 25 percent of adults age 65 and older fall every year and many of those accidents occur at home. So, AARP wants to help you make your home safer for your loved ones.…
Is Your Outdoor Space An Enjoyable Haven or Lurking With Hazards?

Posted on 09/10/24

Ever since the pandemic, Americans have placed a higher priority on their outdoor living spaces. Whether it’s a deck, a yard, a garden, balcony or the front porch of a house, we’re spending more time…