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Sparta, GA
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Public space improvements to support recovery after extreme weather events
Description: Solar-powered phone charging kiosks will be installed at rural resiliency hubs. Reliable charging and preparedness support will help older residents stay connected during power outages.
Elkton, MD
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025
Project Category: Public space improvements to support recovery after extreme weather events
Description: Bayside worked to protect older adults and adults with disabilities who faced serious risks during storms and outages, and who often lacked an emergency plan or access to a safe place to shelter. The project installed a generator to keep the Day Program building operational as an emergency shelter. It also offered CPR, First Aid and preparedness classes that improved understanding of disaster risks for participants and caregivers. Post-project surveys showed major gains in awareness and confidence, and training with first responders strengthened readiness across households. The generator and ongoing classes now provide a stable foundation for long-term resilience for those most vulnerable during severe weather.
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Worcester, VT
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Public space improvements to support recovery after extreme weather events
Description: Flood-damaged parking, trail sections and signage along a popular community trail will be repaired. The work will restore safe, flat access so residents, especially older adults, can walk and relax by the river.
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Altadena, CA
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2021
Project Category: Roadway/sidewalks/crosswalk improvement
Description: Altadena's Loma Alta Park is a destination for Los Angeles County residents. But visitors lacked a safe way to access the park on foot. To reduce speed limits and make roads safer for pedestrians, the Altadena Town Council's Safe Streets Committee installed temporary Slow Street signage at park access points that lacked walkable, bikeable or equestrian-friendly design features. They also set up a pop-up sidewalk alongside the park, offsetting it from traffic with white poles and red No Parking curb paint. The Committee then hosted a community walk and ride day that led residents on foot, on bikes and on scooters from the park to nearby nature trails. Organizers say the pop-up project raised awareness of the need for better pedestrian infrastructure and traffic calming in the area.
Altadena, CA
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Walk Audits
Description: A walk audit will identify missing pedestrian connections needed for a future cultural trail. The findings will guide planning for safer multi‑use pathways.
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