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Prestonsburg, KY
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Disaster Preparedness
Description: Refrigerator magnets with emergency resource links will be distributed countywide. Residents will have quick access to reliable disaster information during emergencies.
Denver, CO
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025
Project Category: Disaster Preparedness
Description: Many older adults lacked basic disaster plans and were unsure how to respond during emergencies, including how to evacuate or protect important documents. The Center on Colfax addressed these gaps through three hands-on workshops that guided participants through creating written plans, assembling emergency kits and safeguarding vital records. Each attendee received a fireproof document box and a first aid kit to support immediate follow-through at home. Surveys showed strong gains in understanding and readiness, with most participants planning to act on what they learned. One participant called the sessions the best learning opportunity at The Center, while another said that the workshops provided definitive actions to take, signaling greater confidence and preparedness.
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Erin, TN
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Disaster Preparedness
Description: A couple disaster preparedness training sessions will serve older adults at the Armory building in Houston County. Participants will receive supplies and guidance for personal readiness.
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Dale, TX
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Expanding High-Speed Internet
Description: The center will install free public Wi-Fi and offer bilingual internet safety classes for older adults. Residents will use online tools for health, benefits and family connection while learning safe habits.
Austin, TX
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023
Project Category: Walkability
Description: Broken sidewalks and debris in busy Austin corridors made walking hazardous for older adults and wheelchair users. The group led two walk audits near grocery stores, documenting safety issues and sharing findings with city officials and nonprofits. The effort raised awareness and sparked discussions on repairs and accessibility. One resident said he welcomed the assessment after a sidewalk crack caused a fall and weeks in rehab, underscoring the need for safer routes for older adults.
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