Stories of Resilience, Community and Purpose

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After Francine Hatcher-King woke up one morning and realized her career was over, she found her purpose: service to others.

If your life has been transformed by your involvement with one of AARP Foundation’s programs, we want to hear your story. 

He’s a teacher, she’s an Experience Corps tutor, and together they’re changing young lives in Arizona.

Reno’s Roger Holden believes “helping somebody who needs it” is the best reason to get out of bed.

At the Medicare Rights Center, Giovanni Florez changes lives in some of New York City’s neediest communities.

After two decades with the same company, could Geovani find a new job at age 51?

A donor explains why he included AARP Foundation in his estate plan.  

This community hero’s life experiences prepared her for a career in service.  

Learn how a former postal worker helps children achieve greatness

A string of losses can’t dim Kepina’s light — or her resilience.

Learn about Jeannie's dream job directing services at the local senior center.

Harold St. John found work in a competitive market with help from BACK TO WORK 50+.  

These two Tax-Aide volunteers lift up their communities through their love of numbers.

Reading tutor Bill Wolff is changing the lives of young readers one page at a time.

Dr. McNally traded his stethoscope for storybooks as an Experience Corps volunteer.

This Scottish transplant found community and fulfillment as a Tax-Aide volunteer.

Our video series shines a spotlight on local leaders who are working tirelessly for and with seniors in their community.

Learn how Ping Lee connects with her community to build opportunity.

Learn how Erika Murdoch builds relationships while helping those who need it most.

A shared love of community (and math) led Roy and Sigal to AARP Foundation Tax-Aide.

Learn how this SCSEP participant turned her love of tinkering into new career success.

Terri explains how her love of reading led her to AARP Foundation Experience Corps.

Find out what keeps Barbara Dooley coming back as a Tax-Aide volunteer.

Read how a misdialed number connected Tom McSpedden to more benefits.

Learn how we’re fighting to get home care workers the money they’ve rightfully earned.

Read how Dave Morris moved across the country to find a new job at age 65.

Read how BACK TO WORK 50+ helped Jamie find a job with meaning.

Read how Experience Corps helped Earlean Lewis cope with a devastating loss.

Learn how the Digital Skills Ready@50+™ initiative helped Deidre Champion find a great job.

See how AARP Foundation SCSEP helped Joyce Lindberg find her true purpose.

Learn how the successful business owner turned to helping others.

Read about Calvin Leonard, who’s been an Experience Corps volunteer tutor for two decades.

Read how Belinda Kizer overcame struggles to help older unemployed rural Arkansans find work. 

Read how Deborah Lofton found success with help from Work for Yourself@50+.

AARP Foundation is representing former hospital employees denied their pensions.

Find out how Experience Corps training helps volunteers master tutoring skills.

See how Louvenia Williams gained new tech skills and so much more.

Patient dumping case yields a victory for mother and son, and for all nursing facility residents.

With support from AARP Foundation grants, SC Thrive helps seniors and older adults apply for benefits.

Learn what motivates donor Matthew Krecic to give back to older adults in need.

Numbers guy Dave Martz finds joy in helping people with their taxes.

Read how Sharon Justis honors her grandmother by helping children improve their reading skills.

Learn how this Shawn Jones worked with AARP Foundation attorneys to protect his privacy.

Learn how Alethia Brown bounced back after losing everything.

Learn how a retired nurse helps students learn to read by teaching the art of listening.

Read how a grantee used support from AARP Foundation to repair and rebuild homes.

Learn how Vietress Bacon got to move into her own home as part of major lawsuit against nursing facilities.

Read how a grantee used support from AARP Foundation to repair and rebuild homes.

Read how tutoring with Experience Corps helps Linda Fong connect with future generations.

Learn how a different path led this computer engineer to her dream job.

Learn how Lillian Shupe’s new job also fulfills her passion for nature.

Read how Loretta Boyd overcame countless obstacles to find success.

Find out why his neighbors are happy to see Property Tax-Aide volunteer John Bolton in the spring. 

For Janelle Riedl and her team of Tax-Aide volunteers, their commitment to community goes beyond taxes.

Find out how Andrew Ziccardi set his business up for success with help from Work for Yourself@50+.

Find out how BACK TO WORK 50+ gave Cynthia Fernandez the tools to find a new job..

Learn how Alan Siegel puts puzzle-solving to good use as a Tax-Aide volunteer.

After leaving her job for caregiving, Jacquie got back on track with BACK TO WORK 50+.

Learn how BACK TO WORK 50+ helped Gabe Menveille gain the skills he needed.

Helping seniors with tax preparation “works your mind while warming your heart”.

Changing her whole outlook on job hunting helped Wanda Larosiliere get back to work.