AARP Marks Social Security 90th Anniversary with 150+ Events Across US

AARP is commemorating the 90th anniversary of Social Security with events across the United States, highlighting the program's critical role in providing economic security to millions of Americans. In New York, events such as the Pizza Pop-Ups in the Bronx and Corona brought together residents and lawmakers like Congressman Ritchie Torres and Representative Grace Meng to share personal stories and reinforce efforts to protect and strengthen Social Security for future generations. In Texas, AARP emphasized that while Social Security is not going broke, benefits could be reduced by 15-20% by 2034 without congressional action, underscoring the program's importance to retirees who rely heavily on it as a primary source of income. Michigan's AARP chapter celebrated the milestone with advocacy focused on community education and fraud prevention, highlighting their broader support for older adults. Across these states, AARP leaders stressed ongoing efforts to preserve Social Security benefits amidst concerns about potential reductions and policy challenges. These celebrations serve both as recognition of Social Security's legacy and a call to action to ensure its sustainability for decades to come.