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New York, NY
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Disaster Preparedness
Description: Preparedness trainings and support activities will help adults age 50 plus stay ready for emergencies. The project will improve safety and access to information within the neighborhood.
Princeton, IN
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Disaster Preparedness
Description: Monthly disaster programs will address seasonally relevant hazards at a local center for older adults. Participants will receive guidance, radios and basic emergency supplies.
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.
Project description was created using generative AI and then reviewed for accuracy.
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Englewood, OH
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: HomeFit Modifications
Description: A fire department program will purchase tools and equipment needed to launch a home safety modification service.
Arcanum, OH
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025
Project Category: Public space improvements to increase high-speed internet
Description: Arcanum Public Library addressed a lack of reliable internet access that left many residents, especially older adults, disconnected from online services and social ties. The library built an outdoor gazebo that provides free, high-speed internet around the clock, giving residents a dependable option even when the building is closed. Designed for accessibility, the space was paired with hands-on training and one-on-one help so older adults could learn how to connect with confidence. One participant in his 70s, who did not have internet at home, shared that he often sat outside the library after hours just to get online and was relieved to have a comfortable, welcoming place to connect. Beyond access, the gazebo has become a gathering spot for informal social time and small programs, helping reduce isolation while reinforcing the library's role as a trusted community hub.
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