Greenville, SC

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Expansion and enhancement of transportation options

Description: This project will provide 300 door‑to‑door rides for adults age 50-plus who need transportation to medical appointments. The program will help older residents access care safely and on time, reduce missed visits and maintain independence.

Philadelphia, PA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022

Project Category: Expansion and enhancement of transportation options

Description: UESF tackled transportation barriers for older adults in Philadelphia by providing SEPTA passes and ride-hailing trips to reach Oak Street Health centers for benefit applications and document retrieval. The program integrated transportation into mobile outreach, hosting workshops and distributing resources at multiple sites. These efforts helped older adults secure vital documents and prevent utility shutoffs, reducing housing instability. One participant shared that transportation assistance "helped achieve long-term stability and alleviated the stress of having a utility turned off," underscoring its role in promoting independence and security.

Project description was created using generative AI and then reviewed for accuracy.

Des Moines, IA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022

Project Category: Expansion and enhancement of transportation options

Description: Older adults in central Iowa faced isolation and missed appointments because they lacked affordable, on-demand transportation. The project funded over 800 rides through a call-center program that let riders book ride-hailing trips without a smartphone. Trips included medical visits, grocery runs and social outings, helping participants stay connected and independent. One rider shared, "it makes us very happy to see each other!" after using the service to visit a lifelong friend in a care facility.

Project description was created using generative AI and then reviewed for accuracy.