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2022 AARP Community Challenge Grantee
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Transportation
└ Expansion and enhancement of transportation options
└ Expansion and enhancement of transportation options
This project created a new, easy-to-use ride service program for older adults and people with disabilities.
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Philadelphia, PA
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022
Project Category: Expansion and enhancement of transportation options
Description: This project provided transportation via rideshare and public transit to older adults going to Oak Street Health locations.
Kearney, NE
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2017
Project Category: Expansion and enhancement of transportation options
Description: To help residents travel around town without driving, Kearney Works engaged drivers to travel along a set route, picking passengers up at strategically located pick-up locations. The organization recruited drivers from the City of Kearney's growing population of recently retired people. Passengers paid a nominal fee to share safe, reliable rides to their places of employment, childcare centers, job interviews and other destinations.
Marysville, OH
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024
Project Category: Expansion and enhancement of transportation options
Description: This project will expand free transportation service for older residents, allowing the Mary-Go-Round shuttle twice weekly. The shuttle, which currently runs once a week, connects housing complexes with stores, enabling riders to run errands and socialize.
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Santa Rosa, CA
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023
Project Category: Addressing community health
Description: This project will provide 10 Farm-acy Carts that will deliver food to low-income senior housing communities and medical facilities. Older adults will be able to take home top-quality, fresh, immunity-boosting, nutritious and locally grown produce at no cost.
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