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New Castle, DE
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Digital navigation skills
Description: Tablet devices and free technology classes will be added at a busy Senior Center. Increased access and training will help older adults complete tasks and stay connected online.
Reno, NV
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024
Project Category: Digital navigation skills
Description: Older adults in Reno faced isolation and barriers to vital information because they lacked digital skills, compounded by transportation and language challenges. The city launched Senior Tech Connect classes in English and Spanish, teaching smartphone basics and advanced features like emergency contacts and medical IDs. Nearly 200 participants gained confidence, supported by bilingual volunteers and take-home materials. The program reduced isolation and boosted independence, prompting plans for expanded sessions. One participant said, "Before attending, my phone felt intimidating... now it's a tool I can enjoy," showing how digital literacy transformed daily life.
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El Paso, TX
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Digital navigation skills
Description: A bilingual Digital Health Academy will train adults age 50-plus, including veterans, on telehealth, online safety and health apps. Graduates will receive tablets and ongoing resources to support aging in place.
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Scarborough, ME
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024
Project Category: Innovative home maintenance, repair and support services
Description: In Scarborough, Maine, many older adults in low-income homes faced drafty conditions and high heating costs, leaving them vulnerable during harsh winters. The project distributed DIY weatherization kits and hosted Snug It Up workshops where volunteers offered one-on-one tutorials. Residents learned to use window films and tapes for the first time and discovered state energy efficiency resources for long-term savings. Immediate results included warmer rooms and lower bills, while plans for multilingual workshops aim to reach immigrant households and new housing communities for older adults.
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Scarborough, ME
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023
Project Category: Trails
Description: Scarborough lacked a safe, walkable space where older adults could exercise and connect. To make its municipal campus more inviting, the library installed five benches along the Green Trail, including one with wheelchair access. They also added plaques with QR codes linking to an interactive map and walking group details. A new webpage highlights eco-friendly features and schedules for group walks. These upgrades have encouraged residents to join walks, rest comfortably and socialize. This has sparked community interest in volunteer-led programs and plans for additional benches.
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