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Beaverton, OR

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Disaster Resilience Other

Description: The program will train older adults to lead small-group and individual emergency planning sessions across Oregon. Personalized plans and supplies will improve readiness for weather and power events and strengthen peer support networks.

Auburn Hills, MI

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Disaster Resilience Other

Description: Reflective address signs will be distributed and installed on homes to improve visibility for emergency responders and deliveries. Clear home identification will help responders locate houses faster and reduce missed or delayed assistance.

Southern Pines, NC

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Disaster Resilience Other

Description: Emergency preparedness kits will be distributed to about 600 residents age 50-plus. The kits will help older adults prepare for hurricanes, power outages and extreme heat, especially in rural and low-income areas.

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Utqiagvik, AK

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Walk Audits

Description: Two walk audits will assess unstable or unusable walkways in central Barrow. Elders from the community will help identify priorities that guide future repairs and stakeholder coordination.

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