AmeriCorps is a program similar to the Peace Corps, but domestically based. You typically make a one-year commitment to volunteer full-time (although there are part-time options) in community service within the United States. Members of Volunteers in Service to America devote their time specifically to alleviating poverty in the US. I became a Vista volunteer ...
It seems to roll around oh, so swiftly. Yes, tax season is upon us again. The sooner we file, the better we feel. And, we might even feel a bit richer with a little extra “cha-ching” in our pockets. Some of you can already envision that extra cash in your hands. Hopefully, not only will ...
The Lowell Senior Center, run by the Lowell Council on Aging, is a unique institution. It is the only organization of its kind in the city. Services range from nutrition programs to health screenings, to recreational activities, to transportation services. In addition, the center refers senior citizens to other services that could be beneficial, and ...
AARP stands for the American Association for Retired Persons. It is a non-profit organization that was founded by Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, a retired school principal in 1956. The AARP actually evolved from the National Retired Teachers Association in which Dr. Andrus established in 1947. Over 35 million retired persons over the age of 50 ...