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Malad City, ID
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023
Project Category: Park enhancements
Description: Older adults in Malad lacked safe pickleball courts, forcing play on deteriorating tennis courts or indoors at inconvenient hours. The city built eight regulation courts with fencing in Malad City Park, with volunteers-mostly age 50-plus-helping pour concrete, install nets and stripe courts. The new space is used daily and has sparked local tournaments, drawing players from teens to those in their 80s. "Pickleball is alive and well in Malad," one longtime player said, reflecting how the project boosted health, recreation and community life. Plans include adding lighting and benches for comfort.
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Delaware, OH
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022
Project Category: Park enhancements
Description: Unity Park lacked safe gathering spaces and fitness options for older adults in an underserved neighborhood. The project added accessible fitness stations, a shade structure and a programming fitness area on a cushioned surface. It also put in benches and safety lighting to make the space inviting. These improvements introduced older adult recreation and created a venue for health programs in partnership with local agencies. One resident said, "I appreciate that there are benches and equipment that are accessible to people of all ages." Plans for a loop trail and additional amenities will expand opportunities for active living.
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Huachuca, AZ
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025
Project Category: Park enhancements
Description: This project will install outdoor fitness stations in two parks, offering free, low-impact exercise options for all ages, especially those age 50 and older. These stations will promote health, mobility, and community engagement.
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Ada County, ID
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2021
Project Category: Expansion and enhancement of transportation options
Description: Ada County lacks transportation options for many of its residents. To help local employers provide transportation for their employees, the Ada County Highway Department expanded its Commuteride program, which provides grants to small organizations and businesses -- many of whom are nonprofits or working directly with underserved populations -- to provide facility or mobility enhancements. The program provided shared bikes, bike racks, employee transit passes, bike repair stations, bike helmets, telework resources and breakroom amenities such as lockers and showers.
Boise, ID
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023
Project Category: Supporting family caregivers
Description: Adapted Builds tackled the challenge of limited resources for caregivers and older adults living with disabilities by creating free instructional videos. One guides viewers through making homes ADA compliant, while the other offers strategies for balancing caregiving responsibilities. These step-by-step tools aim to improve safety and efficiency, reducing stress for families. Professionals interviewed during development praised the effort, noting how difficult it is for caregivers to find reliable, practical solutions.
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