Thermopolis, WY

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Expansion and enhancement of transportation options

Description: In a county with a high share of residents age 50 and over, many older adults faced safety risks at home and limited access to clear, practical guidance on emergency preparedness. Hot Springs County Senior Citizens Center addressed these gaps through workshops, a community resource fair and direct outreach. The program reached both regular visitors and residents new to the center, including people who are homebound. The project shared hands-on safety education and distributed emergency items, supported by local fire, law enforcement and emergency management partners. The effort strengthened local coordination and helped residents better understand where to turn for help. One family later used a fire blanket received through the project during a small kitchen fire, underscoring how accessible information and basic tools can make a difference. The center plans to continue the resource fair and build on new partnerships to keep safety education visible and ongoing.

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