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Birmingham, AL

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Transportation Other

Description: This project will provide collapsible grocery carts on buses to help older adults, individuals with disabilities, and rural residents carry more groceries in one trip, reducing the need for multiple store visits and promoting independence.

Mahnomen, MN

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Transportation Other

Description: This project will upgrade the Senior Living Center to improve accessibility for residents age 50 and older. The project includes a wider doorway, ramp, and automatic door opener to ensure safer, more inclusive access.

Berlin, NH

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Transportation Other

Description: This project will involve the purchase of a trailer and equipment for traffic calming pop-ups, promoting safety and walkability in New Hampshire.

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Ely, IA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023

Project Category: Digital navigation skills

Description: This project will provide four virtual reality devices for the community's use, with an emphasis on introducing older adults to the technology as education and entertainment.

Iowa City, IA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023

Project Category: Housing Choice Design Competitions

Description: The project will stage a competition for children age 17 and younger, who will design Lego replicas of accessory dwelling units to promote the housing type as an affordable option for older adults.

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