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Coral Bay, VI
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Disaster Resilience Other
Description: Community meetings will be held to help older adults prepare for hurricanes by providing guidance on emergency preparedness, telehealth and storm mitigation. The meetings will also foster neighborly ties that are vital during severe weather.
Washington, DC
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Disaster Resilience Other
Description: Free smoke alarms and home safety education will be delivered through in-home visits across the community. Earlier warning and preparedness will reduce fire risks for older adults.
Portland, OR
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Disaster Resilience Other
Description: Emergency preparedness kits will be distributed to low-income, homebound older adults. The kits and instructions will help recipients better prepare for emergencies at no additional cost.
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New York City, NY
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024
Project Category: Digital Connectivity for Disasters
Description: Older adults in the Lower East Side lacked digital skills for disaster preparedness, leaving them vulnerable during emergencies. GOLES created bilingual training modules, hosted three workshops and distributed resources to 10,000 residents. Ambassadors were trained to share knowledge and expand outreach. The program boosted confidence and readiness, with one participant saying, "I didn't even realize how unprepared I was... now I feel better knowing I'll get alerts when something happens."
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New York, NY
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Housing Other
Description: An unused backyard at a housing site for older adults will be transformed into an accessible outdoor space featuring seating, shade and landscaping. Residents will have a safe place to sit outside, socialize and enjoy fresh air close to home.
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