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Moorefield, WV

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Public Places Other

Description: The project will construct a short, easy-to-navigate walking trail beside a local community and wellness center used by older adults. The trail will provide a place for gentle exercise, short walks and informal social time near daily services.

Hookstown, PA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Public Places Other

Description: A new covered pavilion will be built at the county fairgrounds. It will offer shaded seating, accessibility features and space for programs, enabling older adults to participate comfortably in fair activities.

Fort Rice, ND

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Public Places Other

Description: Wheelchair‑accessible ramps and portable equipment will expand access to equine‑assisted activities. A mobile unit will deliver adaptive wellness programs to rural communities, serving older adults and people with disabilities.

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Newark, NJ

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Disaster Preparedness

Description: Two sessions will teach disaster preparedness strategies for situations where older adults may be alone. Participants will receive bilingual checklists and basic emergency items.

Newark, NJ

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023

Project Category: Community Gardens

Description: Newark's Central Ward struggles with food insecurity, leaving older adults and families without access to fresh produce. To address this, the organization expanded a school-based garden at Louise A. Spencer Elementary, adding beds designed for older adults and providing adaptive tools. Residents now maintain the garden during summer, ensuring sustainability and fostering intergenerational ties. One student said gardening with his grandmother "reminds him of his dad and helps him feel close to his culture."

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

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