Lumberton, NC

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Public or private transit access

Description: Southeastern Life Center focused on a persistent barrier facing many residents: the lack of reliable, affordable transportation to reach everyday needs. For older adults with mobility challenges or fixed incomes, missed rides often meant missed medical appointments, limited access to food and fewer chances to stay socially connected. The project expanded door to door transportation and related support services, helping participants reach health care visits, grocery stores and community activities. Outreach and engagement efforts ensured the services reached people most affected by isolation and limited mobility. As a result, older adults reported improved access to essential resources and stronger social connections, supporting greater independence. By integrating these services into its core programs and strengthening local partnerships, the work is positioned to continue beyond the grant period and to support aging in place over time.

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Clarkdale, AZ

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Public or private transit access

Description: Flashing crosswalk beacons and shaded transit stops will be installed along a key corridor. The improvements will create safer crossings between neighborhoods.

Wilburton, OK

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Public or private transit access

Description: The organization will install three mobility hubs in public spaces, each with bike repair sheds, seating, shade and clear informational signage. These hubs will help older adults feel safer using trails and bike routes to reach daily destinations.