| Agency: | AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED PERSONS (AARP), WV |
| Address: | 300 Summers St., Suite 400 (BB&T Bank Bldg) Charleston, WV 25301 |
| Phone 1: | 304-340-4602 |
| Phone 2: | 866-227-7458 |
| FAX: | 304-344-4633 |
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| Website: | http://www.aarp.org |
| Administrator: | Gaylene Miller, Interim State Director |
| Hours: | M-F: 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Cost: | Regular dues $16 |
| Eligibility: | 50+ years for regular membership; associate memberships available for younger persons |
| Description: | Nonprofit organization dedicated to the interests of mature Americans providing services through a network of local chapters and experienced volunteers. SERVICES: > Education > Advocacy > Community Service > Lobbying > Special benefits and services for members (travel, health, etc.) > Publications > Defensive driving course: "Fifty-five Alive" which often leads to insurance discounts. A community service for members and non-members. > Tax Aid for income tax preparation for members/non-members > Info about consumer problems for seniors > Reverse mortgage information: Contact national hotline. Sends information about how reverse mortgages operate and sometimes can send a list of institutions offering reverse mortgages (for $1 and a SASE) Willing to talk to non-members. > For other questions call 888-687-2277, members and non-members. CHAPTERS: Huntington Chapter. See the comments section. VOLUNTEERS Needed for community service projects |