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Prestonsburg, KY

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Disaster Preparedness

Description: Refrigerator magnets with emergency resource links will be distributed countywide. Residents will have quick access to reliable disaster information during emergencies.

New Orleans, LA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Disaster Preparedness

Description: The Initiative responded to a pressing need among older adults who face hurricanes and floods but often lack clear, culturally appropriate guidance on preparing for emergencies. The group held disaster-preparedness workshops in Vietnamese and English, giving older adults practical steps for evacuation planning, medication needs and communication during storms. Participants received buckets stocked with essential items, reinforcing what they learned and helping them prepare at home. Many reported greater confidence and awareness of how to respond during disasters. Follow-up calls will help ensure plans are completed and kits are understood. The project strengthened community resilience and deepened trust with all residents.

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Bowling Green, KY

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Disaster Preparedness

Description: Low-income residents needed clear, practical steps to prepare for tornadoes, floods and fires. Many lacked a plan, supplies and a single place to keep them. Community Action delivered two trainings for AmeriCorps Senior volunteers using SBP guidance. Participants received a Disaster Resilience Toolkit plus a fire blanket, first aid kit and a three-day survival backpack. The sessions walked through what to do before, during and after an event. Early outcomes show volunteers organizing go-kits at home, with follow-up planned to check progress.

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Shelbyville, KY

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Housing Other

Description: An unused outdoor area will be converted into a secure green gathering space with seating and lighting. The space will support peer gatherings, shared meals and social connections for older veterans.

Shelbyville, KY

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Digital navigation skills

Description: Many older adults in Shelbyville faced difficulty in navigating digital tools needed for daily life. The Family Life Center offered classes and personalized coaching that helped participants practice email, texting, telehealth and other essential tasks. Teens served as digital mentors, creating a patient environment where everyone could learn at their own pace. Participants said the instruction was helpful and reassuring, noting how learning simple skills made them feel more connected and independent. The project strengthened social ties, reduced isolation and positioned the Family Life Center as a trusted hub for ongoing digital inclusion and future partnerships.

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