Ho'olehua, HI

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Community Gardens

Description: A fenced community garden area with raised beds and irrigation will be built for older residents. Accessible gardening will support food access, activity and shared growing spaces.

Kaunakaukai, HI

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022

Project Category: Public spaces improvements to increase high-speed internet availability

Description: In Kaunakakai, where many older adults lacked internet access or confidence using technology, the foundation created an outdoor Wi-Fi hotspot and digital learning space. Volunteers and a technology educator taught kupuna how to use their phones, send photos, manage calendars and access telehealth tools. More than 40 participants attended, often staying beyond class to practice new skills. The project fostered a sense of pride and connection, with high school students helping participants learn hands-on. One instructor said, "It was a pleasure to help and give the students some hands-on experience," reflecting the shared spirit of learning the program inspired.

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