Casper, WY

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Public safety interventions

Description: The city will stabilize an interior walking trail at the park to create a firm year-round surface away from the river. The safer route will reduce fall risk and support walking and exercise year-round.

Macon, GA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023

Project Category: Public safety interventions

Description: Uneven sidewalks and overgrown paths near two Macon schools made walking unsafe for students and older adults. The Path to Success project cleared 25 streets, removed over 100 bags of debris and launched a Walking School Bus for more than 100 children. Older adults joined walk audits and served as porch watchers, creating safer routes and stronger community ties. "It inspires school attendance and safety in our most vulnerable neighborhoods," said the project manager. The effort also influenced local violence prevention planning and sparked interest from other schools, positioning the program as a model for neighborhood safety.

Project description was created using generative AI and then reviewed for accuracy.

Deming, NM

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Public safety interventions

Description: The program will add shaded, ADA accessible benches along frequently used walking areas. These resting spots will help older adults walk safely in extreme heat and encourage social connection.