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Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Virgin Islands Washington E nhancing the quality of life for all as we age—not just serving our nearly 38 million members—is our mission. At its heart, the work that AARP and its affiliates do can be summed up in just 12 words: We fight for and equip each individual to live their best life. After all, when individuals reach their full potential, society can reach its full potential. We hope you enjoy these highlights of our recent social-mission achievements.

2 AARP Rece nt AA RP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan social welfare organization with a membership of nearly 38 million that leads positive social change and delivers value to all people 50+ and to society Social through advocacy, service and information. AARP Foundation Mission AA RP Foundation is AARP’s largest affiliated charity. It works to win back opportunity for struggling Americans 50+ by being a force for change on the issues they face today: housing, Achievements hunger, income and isolation. AARP Experience Corps By: AA RP Experience Corps, another AARP-affiliated charity, is a national leader in engaging adult tutors to improve literacy skills among K-3 students in disadvantaged schools. Legal Counsel for the Elderly LCE is a nonprofit charitable affiliate of AARP that champions the dignity and rights of seniors in Washington, D.C., through free legal and social work services. AARP Services, Inc. A wholly-owned taxable subsidiary of AARP, AARP Services manages provider relationships for, and performs quality control oversight of, the wide range of products and services that carry the AARP name and are made available by independent providers as benefits to AARP members and others.

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Sa ving People 5.9 million HOURS o vf community ser ice valued at $129 million Real pr ovided in 2013 by 12,000 participants in the Money Senior Community Service Employment Program sponsored Amount 39 million consumers by AARP Foundation. Low-income $2.4 billion individuals age 55+ get on-the-job saved on home ENERGy bills in 2013, thanks to training that can lead to permanent “watchdog” efforts by AARP staff and volunteers. jobs. 119,000 Budd e ing “encor entrepreneurs” conn ected with information 61,500 about starting a small Business Senosr i r are wa ned each year via telephone from aarp and the u.s. small about financial scams by AARP Foundation’s business Administration. volunteer fraud fighters. 7.1 million AARP members contacted elected officials, signed petitions, by 12,000 participants in the got the facts and shared their views on ways to strengthen Senior Community Service Social Security and . Employment Program sponsored by AARP Foundation. Low-income individuals age 55+ get on-the-job training that can lead to permanent People 50+ have wide-ranging jobs. financial concerns, including 2.6i mill on Older adults 27: Number of in-depth position papers finding work, protecting their received free assistance preparing from AARP’s Public Policy Institute assets, supporting parents and filing their tax returns, thanks that presented opposing viewpoints on options for and children and preparing reforming Medicare and Social Security. for retirement. The resources, to 35,000 aarp foundation Tax-Aide programs and services made volunteers. available by AARP and its affiliates help empower millions A mount LCE retrieved for $7.3 million: to live with independence, low-income seniors in the District of dignity and purpose. Columbia via benefits and legal wins in 2013.

5 $8.9 billion: Seno i rs have Senos i r ’ savings on prescription drugs since 2011 through gradual closing of saved real the “doughnut hole.” money (Billions) $1,209 through Medicare provisions Aeg v ra e savings per beneficiary in 2013. in the , including:

6 bei ng heard umost (92%) ad lts age 50+ from all political stripes believe it is very important that washington listen to ordinary citizens when it comes to decisions about medicare and social security.

For more than five decades, AARP has taken a leadership Ca oh mpion f r Seni rs L egal Counsel for the Elderly serves as the Long-Term Care Ombudsman role in seeking high-quality, for the Nation’s Capital. Victories include erasing a $691 charge by a affordable health care and nursing home and an aggressive debt collector after an elderly woman long-term care for all allegedly stayed at a nursing home for an extra hour after her Medicaid Americans. Through a mix of coverage expired. AARP-branded information, advocacy, member benefits and legal representation, we help people 50+ live healthier, happier lives. 1,445 msCo munity conver ations on Medicare and Social Security hosted by AARP in 2013, including 326 held in multicultural communities.

7 42 million Cag re ivers can find information to make their tasks a little easier R Emaining Active through the online AARP Caregiving Resource Center. and Connected atm ho e and in the Community

1 million pag o e views are l gged each month at this informative site, promoted by an AARP/ public service campaign (www.aarp.org/caregiving). 17 million pep o le live in 6 states (plus the District of Columbia) whe re AARP is testing how citizens, planning experts and local governments can make “Age- Friendly Communities,” in cooperation with the World Health Organization.

One of the nation’s first parks designed AARP Foundation’s for grandparents and grandchildren was Dr se iver of all ag s learned to stay unveiled in Wichita, Kansas, by AARP and 564,000 Housing Solutions Center reached several community partners. independent and safe on the road in 2013 through nearly 1 million people with AARP Driver Safety. Organized and presented by 4,000 information in 2013, and counseled dedicated volunteers, Driver Safety courses are offered 2,000+. in 14 languages. 2030: T rhe yea one in every five Americans will be age 65+. Action is needed now to ensure appropriate, affordable housing options. 9 Lei av ng Hunger in the Dust N early 9 million Americans 50+ struggle to put food on the table. Drive to End Hunger is a multiyear nationwide campaign by AARP and AARP Foundation to raise awareness and funds to address the problem — both now and in the long term.

Drive to End Hunger includes an innovative, cause-related collaboration with four-time NASCAR® Cup Series Champion and team owner Rick Hendrick to increase knowledge about, and support for, ending hunger among older Americans.

T he name, likeness and signature of Jeff Gordon and the likeness of #24 Drive to End Hunger Chevrolet are used with the permission of Jeff Gordon, Inc. Nascar is a registered trademark of the National 10 Association of Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc. impressive achievements since 2011 include: ne arly 30 million Meals donated. Hundreds oc f Lo al food drives across the country. $21 million R uaised thro gh corporate partnerships and individual donations. ly r a

1 in 4 Latinos age 50+ go hungry. Ne 9 million AARP Foundation continues to work with LNATI O gma azine on Am ericans 50+ stgl ru g e to put food on the table. No Mas Hambre (“no more hunger”) to help raise awareness and drive action.

These numbers tell only part of the story. Our goal is to help millions of struggling seniors move from vulnerability to stability, take control and move forward as a source of help for others.

11 467,000+ People have joined AARP’s Create The Good network to connect with volunteer opportunities

Photo by Jessica Kizorek / Two Parrot Productions Parrot Two / Jessica Kizorek by Photo in their area, such as food drives or helping military families.

T ech with a personal touch: AARP TEK gets people better connected to technology so they can better connect with each other with social media, digital devices and apps. Watch for more “technology education and knowledge” from AARP in 2014. 27,000: Nm u ber of children in grades k-3 who l eaRN to read better every year, th anks to the experience and talent of The years after 50 give people 1,700 a chance to grow in new and ® Moe n y raised by AARP Foundation to assist disaster ded icated aarp experience corps mentors. rewarding ways—to unleash their passions, and find and victims includes: fulfill their purpose in life. Through extensive volunteer -ri Hu r canE Sandy (2012) opportunities, personal $1.4 million connections, entertainment and Life Reimagined, AARP $1 million-typhoon haiyan (2013) helps its members and others 50+ get the most from every $680,000-okloa ah m tornadoes (2013) day while making a positive difference in the lives of others. ONE: theb num er of people it takes to change the world. i nnovative communications

1.5 b i l l ion: Tt o al page views logged on AARP’s website in 2013, providing information on health, financial security, consumer protection, leisure and more. Photo credit: Michel DeAscentiis – Fullscreen

Ggeor e Takei, also known as Mr. Sulu of Star Trek, is a social media star. His smart, irreverent series 16.1 million: diVi eo v ews logged on AARP’s official YouTube channel, “Takei’s Take,” by the official AARP channel on YouTubE in 2013 explores his unique views of technology. (up from just 100,000 in 2011). Offerings are in English and Spanish. 35.2 million R eaders receive trusted lifestyle tips, news and educational information in each issue of AARP The MaGAzine –the world’s laRGEst-circulation magazine. Trustworthy Information 24/7: AA RP creates real possibilities O nline access to by connecting people with others, in part through AARP-produced A s Youngest Boomers Turn information that helps equip TV and radio 50, AARP Media Celebrates people to live their best Boomers@50+ lives. From home-delivered programs, filled With themed content across AARP

Photo credit: Michel DeAscentiis – Fullscreen publications to digital with news, platforms and programs and information at your fingertips, events to bring the words to life, information and Boomers@50+ grabs the attention AARP makes available of boomers and younger generations. , also known as Mr. Sulu of Star Trek, trustworthy news, entertainment The new AARP Publications inspiration. iPad app brings AARP The By recognizing this generation’s and insights tailored to people is a social media star. His smart, irreverent series Magazine and AARP Bulletin achievements, emphasizing — their continued importance and on AARP’s official YouTube channel, “Takei’s Take,” 50+ when, where and how to life with videos, recipes, they want to receive them. quizzes and more. helping support their future, AARP explores his unique views of technology. celebrates REAL POSSIBILITIES in the lives of 78 million Americans. 15

Pilot programs include chronic- sng avi you money Collev ge Sa iNGs H realth Ca e care management, cardiac care for E very day, AARP members can S ince higher education helps $100 million: Value of the 4.9 women and tele-health. save money on a wide range of people achieve a middle-class million health tests — provided free products, services and travel lifestyle, an AARP-branded plan of charge — by the Walgreens Way Mob ile Phone Service through the 24/7 website provides information to members to Well Health Tour with AARP from For years, consumers complained AARPDiscounts.com (and in about saving for a college education 2009 through 2013. Four buses about restrictive mobile-phone Spanish at AARPdescuentos.com). through state-sponsored Section visit multicultural or underserved contracts. AARP Services 529 college savings plans. communities in the U.S. and Puerto changed the status quo in 2008 by Gvngki i Bac Rico to promote wellness. negotiating with Consumer Cellular Many providers of AARP-endorsed an offering that included consumer products and services give back Improving patients’ experiences AARPo Services f sters protections long sought by AARP to their communities — such as by is the goal of health innovation at the state level — including free supporting Drive to End Hunger, initiatives undertaken by positive social change phones, no long-term contracts and collecting school supplies for UnitedHealthcare as part of the no early-termination fees. children and involving employees in through market innovation AARP Medicare Supplement service projects. and leadership. Program. F InaNCIal SEcurity AND CONSUMER PROTECTION R Etail AA RP Credit and Identity Theft Protection from 1-800 Baskets.com TrustedID 1-800Flowers.com, Inc. AARP M assachusetts Auto and Home Insurance Anna’s Linens Program from Plymouth Rock and Bunker Hill Cheryl’s New Ways for Fannie May A Utomotive AND HOME Fruit Bouquets.com AARP Members to Hendrick Automotive Group Reebok Outlet Stores Repair Pal Rockport Outlet Stores Schwan’s Home Service* The Popcorn Factory Save DINING Toys “R” Us and Babies “R” Us*

B onefish Grill EN Tertainment & Carrabba’s Italian Grill Premiere Live Events McCormick & Schmick’s Ticketmaster* Outback Steakhouse TECHNOLOGY AND LIFESTYLE TRAVEL A ncestry.com* LiVe Kingsmill Resort Liberty Travel Motel 6 National Parks Gift Shops Ohio State Park Lodges in 2013 and 2014 Payless Car Rental AARP’s new membership The Ranch at Furnace Creek card will make it easier to Vacations By Rail access member benefits, such as money-saving discounts, and to register for AARP events.

* launches in Spring 2014 17 Are you ready for Are you ready for your next chapter? your next chapter?

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H realth Ca e Finac n ial Security Com munity Life and Leisure • Pioneering group health insurance • Championing Social Security — a • S howcasing “universal design” in for older people — long before true family protection program. 1961 by building a home where Medicare. people could age in place. • Protecting mature workers’ rights • F ostering groundbreaking research by seeking to prohibit age-based • F ostering continuing education on diet and health by teaming with discrimination in employment. through an adult education the National Institutes of Health program that grew so large it was • H elping millions of people build (NIH) on the nation’s largest acquired by the U.S. Department of financial security through free research project on American diet Agriculture. assistance in preparing and filing and lifestyle. their tax returns. • G athering first-person accounts • Pe rsuading Congress to add the of the Civil Rights era during an Part D prescription drug benefit to extensive 2004 bus tour, with Medicare. the Library of Congress and the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights. If you don’t think SOCIAL MISSION when you think AARP,

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