AARP Facts is a nonprofit, nonpartisan social welfare organization with AARPa membership that helps people 50 and over improve their lives. AARP was founded in 1958 by Ethel Percy Andrus, a retired educator from . AARP has offices in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. AARP is governed by a 22-member volunteer Board of Directors.

Who We Are AARP Foundation, AARP’s affiliated charity. It is the leading focused on For more than 50 years, AARP has been serving helping low-income, vulnerable older people our members and society by creating positive meet their everyday needs: housing, food, social change. AARP’s mission is to enhance the ­personal connections and income. AARP quality of life for all as we age, leading positive Foundation’s many innovative services help it social change and delivering value to members achieve its vision and fulfill its mission: a country through advocacy, service and information. free of poverty where no older person feels The principles of collective purpose, collective vulnerable. voice, and collective purchasing power guide AARP Services, Inc., a wholly owned taxable our efforts. AARP works tirelessly to fulfill the subsidiary of AARP. AARP Services provides qual- vision of a society in which everyone lives their ity control, on behalf of AARP, for AARP-branded best life with dignity and purpose, and in which products from service providers which help make people can fulfill their goals and dreams. new and better choices available to our mem- bers. They include health and financial products, Members of our nonprofit, nonpartisan travel and ­leisure offerings, and life event ser- social welfare organization span three gen- vices. AARP Services is where AARP’s mission erations and reflect a wide range of atti- meets the marketplace. tudes, cultures and lifestyles. Approximately one-third of AARP members work full- or What We Do Advocacy—AARP stands up for people 50+ and part-time, while most of the remainder are society as a strong nonpartisan advocate for retired (including career educators affiliated social change. We work on important issues, with NRTA: AARP’s Educator Community). such as: AARP does not endorse candidates for ii Leading efforts to strengthen Social Security public office or make contributions to and promote other retirement savings efforts either political campaigns or candidates. to help everyone achieve lifetime financial security; How We Are Organized ii Promoting adequate, affordable health care, AARP is comprised of distinct legal entities that including prescription drugs and long-term speak with one voice, all united by a common care; and motto: “To serve, not to be served.” Comple­ ii Fostering communities with affordable and ment­ing AARP, the parent organization, are: appropriate housing, supportive community

AARP | 601 E Street, NW | Washington, DC 20049 | 1-888-OUR-AARP | www.aarp.org features and driver safety and mobility Research—AARP conducts forward-looking options. research on topics that matter to our members. Community Service—AARP members form Our Public Policy Institute publishes major a powerful community that works toward reports on economic security, health care and the betterment of society. A broad array of livable communities, among other issues. service-related opportunities includes: Global Reach—AARP is a leader in working ii Create The Good®, which connects internationally with governmental and non- people to serve opportunities based on governmental organizations. AARP’s inter- their time, interests, community or skills, national initiatives foster exchanges of ideas in part through an online tool found at and seek innovative ways to address the CreateTheGood.org. opportunities and challenges of aging. ii AARP Foundation, which creates solu- National Event—Life@50+ | AARP’s tions that help low-income, vulnerable older National Event & Expo annually brings people get help with everyday needs, sup- three days of celebrity speakers, informa- ported by donors, grants and thousands of tion and entertainment to more than 25,000 dedicated volunteers. members and nonmembers. The 2011 event will be held in Los Angeles, California. Publications and Information—Members imagine and shape better lives with informa- Products and Services—We lead the way tion and inspiration from AARP’s publications in the marketplace by influencing compa- and multimedia offerings. We publish AARP nies to offer new and better choices for our The Magazine, the world’s largest-circulation members and 50+ Americans. Products made magazine, which helps readers feel great, save available as member benefits include health money and have fun; AARP Bulletin, a news- ; ­automobile and homeowners paper published 10 times a year and daily insurance; member discounts on rental cars, online; AARP VIVA, a quarterly magazine with cruises, vacation packages and lodging; special companion TV and radio programming; two offers on technology and gifts; life insurance; Prime Time radio programs; AARP.org, our a credit card; pharmacy services; alterna- award-winning website; and two syndicated tive health services; legal services; and long- TV shows, Inside E Street, a public affairs show, term care insurance. AARP Services provides and My Generation, a magazine-style show. quality control over branded products.

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