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Gray Panthers

National. 23 chapters. Founded 1970. Multigenerational education and advocacy movement/organization which works to bring about fundamental social changes including a national health care system, elimination of all forms of discrimination and economic justice. Newsletter and newspaper. Chapter development guidelines. Dues $30 (US); $50 (Organization); $50 (International). Online site offers referrals to local chapters and useful links.

Write:

Gray Panthers

1612 K St. NW

Washington, DC 20006

Voice: 1-800-280-5362 or 202-737-6637

Fax: 202-737-1160

Website: http://www.graypanthers.org

E-mail: info@graypanthers.org

Verified: 9/8/2011

OWL - The Voice of Midlife and Older Women

National. Founded 1980. Membership organization that advocates on behalf of various economic and social issues for midlife and older women (social security, pension rights, employment, caregiver support, elder abuse, etc.). Newsletter and chapter development guidelines. Dues are sliding scale based on income.

Write:

Older Women's League

1025 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 701

Washington, DC 20036

Voice: 1-877-653-7966

Fax: 202-332-2949

Website: http://www.owl-national.org

E-mail: owlinfo@owl-national.org

Verified: 8/26/2011

AARP

(BILINGUAL) National. 4000 chapters. Founded 1958. Organization for people age 50 and older. Addresses needs and interests through information, education, advocacy and community service which are provided by a network of local chapters and experienced volunteers throughout the country. Offers members a wide range of special benefits and services, including 'AARP Magazine' and the monthly 'Bulletin.'

Write:

A.A.R.P.

601 E St., NW

Washington, DC 20049

Voice: 1-888-687-2277 (Mon.-Fri., 7am-midnight EST)

Website: http://www.aarp.org

Verified: 1/26/2011

The above information was "verified" as correct on the date at the end of each entry. Since American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse's database is extensive but staffing is limited and information for these organizations can change, it is not possible to keep every entry in American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse database completely current and accurate. Please check with the organizations listed for the most current information.

For additional information on self-help groups, please visit the American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse web site at http://www.mentalhelp.net/selfhelp

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