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Providence, RI

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Engaging people in transportation options/safety

Description: This project will host two car-free days in Roger Williams Park to promote walking, hiking, and other slow transportation methods. This will create a safer, more inviting space for visitors, especially those age 50 and over.

Columbia, MD

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Engaging people in transportation options/safety

Description: An innovative program will provide hands-on transit education and guided bus outings for older adults. Real-world practice will build confidence and support independent travel to daily destinations.

Jackson, MS

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Engaging people in transportation options/safety

Description: This project will enhance mobility, digital literacy, and public spaces for older adults. The initiative includes accessible transportation solutions, technology training, and park improvements.

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Saint Paul, MN

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2020

Project Category: Resources about housing options, safety and services

Description: To support its efforts advocating for housing justice in St. Paul's East Side, the East Side Freedom Library hired a program director, expanded its volunteer base and recruited and trained interns. The organization also hosted events focused on tenants' rights -- as well as a local housing summit -- and conducted a survey of older adults' housing needs. Project organizers say these actions helped increase community support for the Library's advocacy and allowed it to expand its policy work.

Saint Paul, MN

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2020

Project Category: Park enhancements

Description: After a survey of North End residents revealed a need for additional seating in the Trout Brook Nature Sanctuary, the District 6 Planning Council installed benches along the site's accessible walkways. A local artist designed each bench to depict colorful animals, including a blue and orange turtle, a bright orange otter, a red rabbit and a yellow and green frog. Project organizers say they hope to give visitors a place to rest, enjoy the outdoors and make social connections.

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