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Bensenville, IL
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Transportation Other
Description: This project will enhance pedestrian safety at busy intersections by adding warning surfaces, clearer crosswalks and benches. This will make it easier and safer for older adults and those with mobility or vision challenges to cross.
Sioux Falls, SD
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Transportation Other
Description: A frequently used city bus will be upgraded with digital route displays, improved lighting and more comfortable seating. These changes will make public transit easier and safer, especially for riders age 50-plus.
Staten Island, NY
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Transportation Other
Description: High-visibility crosswalks, turn-calming features and a clearly marked loading zone will be installed on a busy residential street. These changes will shorten crossing distances and calm traffic so older residents can walk and board rides more safely.
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Worcester, MA
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024
Project Category: Digital navigation skills
Description: Older adults in Worcester public housing lacked affordable internet and digital skills, leaving them isolated and unable to access telehealth or manage benefits. The Senior Tech Savvy Pilot Program installed computers and Wi-Fi in community rooms and offered 12 classes for 120 residents. Eighty percent reported confidence using email and browsing safely, and 75% could now navigate health portals. With permanent access to technology and plans for ongoing classes, residents gained independence and security online. One participant said that now she didn't feel the same frustration and was confident enough to practice at home.
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Worcester, MA
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025
Project Category: Pedestrian Safety
Description: This project will enhance safety and walkability along Pleasant Street by installing artistic crosswalks and wayfinding signage.
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