Sparta, GA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Disaster Preparedness

Description: Preparedness meet‑ups will pair youth and older adults to build household emergency plans, supply checklists, & check in teams while recruiting hub sites. The network will strengthen local support systems during emergencies.

Glenwood, WA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Disaster Preparedness

Description: Glenwood faced rising wildfire threats that left many older adults unsure how to evacuate or prepare their homes, a serious concern in a rural area with limited resources. Mt. Adams Resource Stewards held a "Wildfire Town Hall" where residents signed up for emergency alerts, learned home hardening steps and asked questions of the fire chief. They also created a durable preparedness brochure featuring an evacuation map, a kit checklist and local support links, placing it in high-traffic spots for ongoing access. The brochure's wide distribution and the Town Hall conversations are expected to prompt more residents to take practical steps that strengthen local readiness, and the group plans follow-up events to sustain momentum.

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Wagoner, OK

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Disaster Preparedness

Description: Four disaster preparedness training courses will serve adults age 50 and older in Wagoner County. Participants will receive planning tools and resources that improve readiness during emergencies.