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Merrimac, MA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024

Project Category: Bike Audits

Description: Older adult volunteers will conduct a bike audit focused on areas they frequent. The audit will assess the condition of sidewalks and paths and inform efforts to implement an e-bike program.

Memphis, TN

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Bike Audits

Description: Bike audits will assess safety around Overton Park routes used by cyclists. Community meetings will share findings with city officials for future planning.

Los Angeles, CA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Bike Audits

Description: Multiple bike audits will assess safety and access near a major transit station. Findings will inform transportation agencies about conditions affecting older riders.

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Albuquerque, NM

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Innovative home maintenance repair and services

Description: Many older adults in Albuquerque were living with unsafe home conditions that made it difficult to remain independent. The Home Preservation program completed 32 projects after increased outreach. They provided repairs such as ramps, railings, deck fixes and safer entryways. Volunteers supported work across multiple homes, including one where new ramps and deck repairs allowed a resident to reach an art studio they thought they had lost access to. Demand for repairs continues to grow, prompting plans to hire another site manager and expand service capacity. The improvements help older adults stay safely in their homes and strengthen community connections through word-of-mouth referrals.

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Albuquerque, NM

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Bikeability

Description: Secure bicycle racks will be installed along a busy main street. The racks enable older adults to bike safely, reduce transportation costs and reach nearby businesses while aging in place.

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