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Los Angeles, CA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Expanding HighSpeed Internet

Description: This project will provide digital literacy workshops and accessible emergency resources to older adults and people with disabilities, enhancing disaster preparedness and promoting the use of high-speed internet.

Birmingham, AL

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Expanding HighSpeed Internet

Description: This project equips adults age 50-plus with tablets, internet access, and digital skills to support disaster preparedness workshops, enhancing their ability to access information and crisis communications.

Philadelphia, PA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Expanding HighSpeed Internet

Description: This project will install free Wi-Fi at Somerset Villas, a Spanish-speaking senior residence, benefiting 112 older adults. PCW will also organize programming events in Spanish and English to expand residents' digital literacy skills.

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Detroit, MI

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024

Project Category: Trails

Description: Unkept and unsafe streets left East Canfield Village residents, especially older adults, with few options for exercise or social connection. Canfield Consortium cleared vacant lots, planted trees, installed benches and added wayfinding signage. This created a pilot trail that links homes to parks and stores. The improvements boosted safety and encouraged outdoor activity. As one resident said, "The path gives us seniors a safe and beautiful way to stay active, connect with our neighbors and enjoy the outdoors."

Detroit, MI

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022

Project Category: Accessibility of amenities

Description: Lots in Detroit's Poletown neighborhood left older adults and neighbors without safe access to nature. The project installed an ADA-compliant boardwalk and gathering deck with seating. It was connected to accessible paths and created a focal point for the Circle Forest restoration. These improvements allow residents and care facility visitors to enjoy the outdoors and socialize. "Workers tell me how happy they are to get away and recharge during their shift," said a project lead, noting the space now draws neighbors daily.

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