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Cheyenne, WY
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025
Project Category: Expanding HighSpeed Internet
Description: Veterans age 50 and over struggled to secure housing and stay connected to essential services because they lacked reliable internet access and digital tools. Without technology, researching rentals, applying for assistance or keeping up with local resources was difficult and time consuming. Community Action of Laramie County addressed this gap by expanding access to computers and internet connectivity. They guided support so veterans could search for housing, apply for jobs and connect with food, housing and assistance programs while working with case managers. The project also introduced regular educational presentations that shared current information on benefits and community resources. These tools helped veterans act sooner and avoid housing instability. One participant said access to computers and internet allowed him to apply for permanent housing and jobs, adding that the support helped him feel more confident as he worked toward self sufficiency.
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Portland, OR
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2020
Project Category: Resources about housing options, safety and services
Description: Metro HomeShare created online outreach and educational training modules to familiarize community members with homesharing. The organization helps match homeowners with people looking for a shared housing arrangement. Making information about the benefits and compromises associated with homesharing virtual helped Metro HomeShare grow its program during the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, the shift to digital allowed the organization to move other aspects of its operations online, including outreach surveys, quality of life metrics and client match profiles.
Portland, OR
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024
Project Category: Trails
Description: Southwest Portland's lack of sidewalks forces older adults to navigate unsafe streets, limiting independence and access to essentials. To address this, SWTrails installed 55 new signs and replaced 196 damaged ones along its 46-mile volunteer-built trail network, making routes easier to follow. Volunteers, many age 60-plus, committed to ongoing maintenance, ensuring trails remain safe for walking and transit access. These improvements enhance mobility and reduce isolation for residents who rely on trails for daily travel. One user shared, "I now use these trails to get to my bus stop since there are no sidewalks in our area."
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