Agency Profile

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
E-Mail:
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