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Portland, OR

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Digital navigation skills

Description: This project will provide new computers and laptops to help older adults access technology. It will also support LGBTQ older adults with housing workshops and tech assistance.

Reno, NV

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024

Project Category: Digital navigation skills

Description: This project will expand technology classes in both English and Spanish for older adults to bridge the digital divide. Existing digital literacy classes had reached capacity, indicating high demand for the service.

El Dorado, AR

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024

Project Category: Digital navigation skills

Description: Volunteers will teach a series of digital and financial literacy classes tailored to older adults. Two classes will specifically serve older veterans and people with disabilities, focusing on online tools and resources that benefit them.

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Allentown, PA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2019

Project Category: Public space activation

Description: United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley installed new tables, benches and chairs, lighting and flower beds at the entrance to a local senior center. The enhancements helped create a safe, comfortable outdoor space for community members of all ages. Nearly 90 older adults use the Center on a daily basis and visitors now use the space to relax and converse. Project organizers report visitors and staff appreciate the beautiful space and say it has instilled a sense of pride in the community. Inspired by the success of this project, the United Way went on to plan a similar gathering space at another community center.

Palmer Township, PA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023

Project Category: Public space activation

Description: The project will turn an open space adjacent to the public library into a community gathering area with benches, a sculpture and a garden paying tribute to Native American culture.

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