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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.
Jonesboro, AR
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Disaster Resilience Other
Description: Preparedness workshops and emergency kits will be offered to older residents across housing sites. The program will increase safety during storms, outages and other emergencies.
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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Washington, DC
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024
Project Category: Expansion and enhancement of transportation options
Description: Limited transportation left many older adults in Washington DC's Ward 5 isolated and unable to reach essential services or the Senior Wellness Center. Seabury expanded shuttle service from two to three days weekly, giving 55 riders reliable access to wellness programs, grocery trips and social outings. Volunteers assisted with mobility needs, creating a safe, welcoming experience. Riders called the shuttle "a lifesaver," noting it helped them meet people and stay active. The model is prompting plans for sustainable expansion and partnerships, ensuring more older adults can maintain independence and combat isolation.
Project description was created using generative AI and then reviewed for accuracy.
Washington, DC
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Digital Connections Other
Description: Volunteers will help older adults at home by setting up personal technology, troubleshooting issues and providing simple tools for daily use. Ongoing support will help people continue using devices that support independence and aging at home.
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