East Lansing, MI

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Digital navigation skills

Description: An intergenerational program will pair trained volunteers with older adults to provide regular, personalized support using everyday digital tools. The sessions will strengthen skills for communication, health tasks and staying connected to community activities.

Lansing, MI

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2019

Project Category: Bikeability

Description: The Allen Neighborhood Center installed a bike repair and air station in Hunter Park, Lansing's second busiest park. Located in a low-income neighborhood, Hunter Park's repair station provides tools to residents who may not otherwise have access to them. The station sits next to a bus stop, providing easy access to riders who ride their bikes to and from their bus rides. The Allen Neighborhood Center has hosted bike repair trainings and project organizers report many cyclists regularly make repairs using the tools.