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Orlando, FL

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Expansion and enhancement of transportation options

Description: Coordinated transportation will be provided for adults with dementia and their caregivers to help them access care and medical needs. Reliable rides will reduce missed appointments and caregiver strain.

LaGrange, GA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022

Project Category: Expansion and enhancement of transportation options

Description: West Georgia Star addressed the lack of public transportation in LaGrange by providing shuttle rides for older adults to grocery stores and doctor visits. The project also installed a community garden and hosted activities like bingo to foster social engagement. Volunteers supported transportation and garden construction, creating opportunities for fellowship and reducing isolation. These efforts improved mobility and laid the groundwork for future health clinics and expanded services, helping residents stay connected and active in a rural community with limited transit options.

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San Diego, CA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Expansion and enhancement of transportation options

Description: Coordinated rides, mobility tools and hands-on assistance for grocery trips will be provided for older residents. These services will improve access to food and health care.

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AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Disaster Preparedness

Description: Preparedness education will focus on wildfire and flooding risks during the summer months. Older adults will receive planning resources tailored to local emergency conditions.

Green Valley, AZ

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Expanding High-Speed Internet

Description: The program will provide devices and one-on-one digital navigator support in Green Valley. Older adults will build skills to use online services and maintain independence.

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