Redding, CA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Disaster Preparedness

Description: Older adults and family caregivers in rural communities face elevated risk during wildfire and other emergencies, often without clear preparedness guidance or local coordination. Shiningcare Inc. addressed this gap by hosting free disaster preparedness symposiums that connected residents with practical safety education, checklists and trusted local responders. The events also established new partnerships with rural fire departments, churches and voluntary disaster organizations, expanding the reach of preparedness information. The impact was immediate. After one session, a caregiver said reviewing the checklist revealed her mother was not ready for an emergency, a realization echoed by others nearby. Another older adult shared they now felt safer and more prepared for fire season. These experiences helped reduce fear and built a foundation for ongoing, community-based preparedness efforts through future annual events.

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Hartwell, GA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Disaster Preparedness

Description: Train‑the‑trainer sessions will prepare participants to share disaster preparedness guidance. Attendees will receive bilingual checklists and basic emergency supplies.

Dale, TX

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Disaster Preparedness

Description: Two bilingual disaster preparedness trainings will help residents prepare for severe storms. Participants will receive go‑bag items and support for emergency alert enrollment.