Elon, NC

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Digital navigation skills

Description: Older adults will be paired with teens and young adults for hands‑on technology help and regular check‑ins. Monthly sessions will cover everyday tech tasks, provide social connection and offer ongoing support.

Denver, CO

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Digital navigation skills

Description: Many older adults in Montbello lacked digital skills needed to access online services and stay connected. The committee expanded its training center and delivered an eight-week program that taught computer basics, file management, word processing, spreadsheets, email and digital safety. They added five computers and integrated skills into other programs. Participants reported greater confidence and independence. One participant said that she had always feared "breaking the computer", but now uses it comfortably to manage essential tasks.

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Trenton, NC

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024

Project Category: Digital navigation skills

Description: In rural Jones County, many older adults lacked internet access and digital skills, leaving them unable to schedule telemedicine visits or connect with family. To close this gap, the project created a digital literacy curriculum and hosted seven community events, including workshops and a graduation. Forty-five participants received laptops and personalized support through house calls. One couple, both dialysis patients, learned to book virtual appointments and now use video calls to stay in touch with loved ones. Plans to align with a national digital training program will expand training and establish a hub for advanced classes.

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