Center 50+ / City of Salem Print

2019 AARP Community Challenge Grantee

Project Category

Other

Project Description

This project will activate a vacant downtown storefront to create a pop-up summer program that is free and available to people of all ages and abilities. It will also provide hands-on educational opportunities to help assist citizens, especially seniors, with navigating the public transit system and downtown way finding.

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Portland, OR

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2019

Project Category: Transportation

Description: This new pilot program will engage elders in the Jade District and teach them to use technology to increase mobility and connect to community resources.

Portland, OR

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2020

Project Category: Other

Description: This grant provides urgently needed support for older adults currently facing language and cultural barriers that increase isolation and loneliness by expanding and continuing the work of a successful Response Team that provides culturally specific resources for mental health, food security, and more.

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