Create The Good

Create The Good^® is a simple way for Americans to make more good things happen by encouraging everyone to give anywhere from 5 minutes, 5 hours or 5 days to make our nation a better place.

Everybody has a good news story to tell.

Share something you or a group have done to help others for the greater good in your neighborhood or community and your story may be read on the radio by world-renowned sportscaster and personality James Brown.

AARP is a source you can trust to provide vital information and resources to improve financial security, health and wellness, regardless of your circumstances – and that's good news. In 2010, see how AARP is working to Create the Good news in the African-American community and bring programs and resources to people across the country:

For the second year in a row, AARP is bringing you the Yolanda Adams Health and Wellness Tour. Then check us out at the Essence Music Festival July 2 – 4, where AARP is the official membership sponsor.

In September, AARP teams up with the Tom Joyner Morning Show's "Take A Loved One to the Doctor Day," as they encourage over 8 million listeners to promote greater health awareness in major cities across the country, and encourage people to bring their loved ones to get free health screenings.

Throughout the year, hear motivational messages and encouragement from AARP ambassador and CBS sports show host James Brown ("JB"); and experience our ongoing AARP/Walgreens Wellness Tour that provides free services and screenings for adults.

At AARP, we've been serving our members for more than 50 years. Come explore and discover how AARP is good for you, good for your family and good for your community.
Visit www.AARP.org/BlackCommunity.

Tell Us Your Good News Story