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Colton, CA
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Disaster Resilience Other
Description: Disaster preparedness training and emergency kits will be delivered through community and virtual sessions. The effort will help participants prepare for wildfires, floods and extreme heat.
Port Murray, NJ
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Disaster Resilience Other
Description: Firefighters will visit the homes of older residents to check for fire risks, improve alarm placement and create simple escape plans. The program focuses on prevention and on helping older adults safely remain in their homes.
Spokane, WA
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Disaster Resilience Other
Description: Low‑income adults age 50-plus will receive portable air conditioners, including installation and heat safety education. The project helps reduce health risks during extreme heat events and connects residents to ongoing support.
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New Orleans, LA
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024
Project Category: Public or private transit access
Description: This project will engage local older adults to ensure their needs are considered in efforts to redesign several bus shelters across the city. The Committee seeks to make public transit accessible, safe, comfortable and climate-resilient for people of all ages.
New Orleans, LA
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023
Project Category: Public space activation
Description: A neighborhood playground in Musicians Village had fallen into disrepair, leaving older adults and families without a safe space to gather. Volunteers replaced damaged equipment and added two new play structures. They also installed an accessible picnic table and built a new fence to restore safety and appeal. Monthly cleanups removed hazards like broken glass, and community events drew residents back to the park. The upgrades transformed the site into a welcoming space for multigenerational activity. This prompted additional city funding for future improvements, signaling long-term investment in neighborhood livability.
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