Camp Hill, PA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Engaging residents in vibrant public places

Description: This Foundation sought to reduce barriers that kept older adults and people with disabilities from enjoying outdoor recreation, including transportation challenges, limited access to equipment and uncertainty about how to participate. The project created educational materials, trained volunteers, offered skill-building sessions and launched gear-lending libraries so residents could try activities without cost. Partnerships with local community centers helped provide transportation to parks and forests. These efforts increased participation and built confidence among older adults, while volunteers and partners learned how to support inclusive recreation. One participant noted that barrier-removal training sparked practical ideas that made nature feel more accessible.

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Julesburg, CO

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Engaging residents in vibrant public places

Description: An ADA accessible garden and fitness equipment for older adults will be added to a community center. These features will support physical activity and intergenerational engagement.

Denver, CO

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Engaging residents in vibrant public places

Description: Digital literacy workshops and transit training will be expanded for older adults in nearby neighborhoods. Participants will gain confidence using technology and transportation options.