The group, which focuses primarily on agricultural production activities, promotes youth involvement in community projects, and learning by doing. AARP membership is available to people 50 or older. The meetings are held in members' homes. The group supports many local projects.
Fund raising is conducted through a number of means.
The group is also a large contributor to the state Easter Seals program. American Legion - Meetings are held at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of the month at the Senior Center. This veterans' organization promotes veterans' interests through a variety of activities. There are approximately 41 members in the local group. The Red Cross in Jefferson County has volunteers in Warm Springs, Madras, Culver, Crooked River Ranch and Metolius.