About The Association of Retired Americans
The Association of Retired Americans (ARA) is a national not for profit membership organization. Established in 1974 the Association is an Indiana Corporation and has a Federal IRS designation as a 501(c)8 corporation.
For 5 decades, The Association of Retired Americans has provided valuable service to Senior Americans. Today, our programs are more timely and necessary than ever before.
Welcome to ARA and the personal service we provide you!
— Ken Smith
Our Goals
- To alleviate the economic distress of retired Americans.
- To disseminate information, educate and instruct Americans age 45 plus and the general public about special issues facing retired Americans, particularly with respect to issues such as health care, housing and economic security
- To conduct, support and improve educational programs, studies and research that address special health, housing and economic needs of all Americans
- To encourage all Americans to actively participate in and contribute to charitable, religious and educational activities in their communities
ARA Board of Directors
John k. Smith
President and CEO
RIchard Dellinger
Director
Fritz Brauer
Secretary/Treasurer
John M. Smith
Director
Andrea White
Asst. Secretary
Kim Walden
Director