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Stamford, NY
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025
Project Category: Disaster Preparedness
Description: Frequent power outages and flooding left many older adults without clear steps to prepare for emergencies or access essential help. The Council responded by hosting eight disaster preparedness workshops and distributing 100 go bags with emergency items, plus radios and water purification straws. The sessions helped residents understand what to do during a crisis and where to turn for support. Local officials received toolkits to guide long term planning. One volunteer firefighter said she learned new information that she planned to share with her squad. Some participants now intend to create personalized emergency plans to improve readiness.
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Sweet Home, OR
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Disaster Preparedness
Description: Up to 250 disaster preparedness kits will be assembled and distributed to older adults through the local community center. Outreach efforts will raise awareness of emergency readiness resources.
Woodside, NY
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Disaster Preparedness
Description: Older adults from several buildings will receive disaster preparedness training and leadership instruction. Trained volunteers will help organize emergency planning activities within their buildings.
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Wailuku, HI
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025
Project Category: Public space activation
Description: Maui Academy of Performing Arts improved a public gathering space that was uncomfortable and difficult for older adults to use due to narrow, unstable seating. The lack of supportive furniture limited how long residents could sit, socialize and gather before or after arts activities. The project replaced existing furniture with stable tables and chairs designed for comfort across ages, body types and abilities. Volunteers of all ages helped select and install the furnishings. Soon after reopening, older adults and families gathered in the space following performances, with residents expressing appreciation for its comfort. The upgraded space now supports longer visits and future programming, strengthening everyday opportunities for social connection in the arts district.
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Wailuku, HI
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Innovative home maintenance, repair and support services
Description: Home safety workshops will teach simple room-by-room changes to prevent falls. Education and safety kits will help older adults remain secure during recovery and daily living.
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