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El Monte, CA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Public space improvements to support recovery after extreme weather events

Description: Chinese-language emergency education, workshops and supply kits will be delivered to older adults. The project will strengthen disaster readiness and personal safety.

Worcester, VT

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Public space improvements to support recovery after extreme weather events

Description: Flood-damaged parking, trail sections and signage along a popular community trail will be repaired. The work will restore safe, flat access so residents, especially older adults, can walk and relax by the river.

St. John, VI

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Public space improvements to support recovery after extreme weather events

Description: This project will upgrade the St. Ursula's Mission kitchen, which was damaged by Hurricanes Irma and Maria, to support St. John Meals on Wheels and aid disaster recovery. Improvements will ensure ongoing service for older adults and other residents.

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Sparta, GA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Walk Audits

Description: Walk audits will review sidewalk hazards and intersection safety in Sparta’s downtown corridor. Findings will help city leaders prioritize pedestrian improvements for older residents.

Sparta, GA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Public space activation

Description: A vacant downtown lot will be transformed into an ADA-accessible pocket park featuring safe walkways, shaded seating and landscaping. The park will offer older adults a welcoming place to rest, gather and connect in the town center.

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