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Angola, IN
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024
Project Category: Park enhancements
Description: Downtown Angola lacked accessible seating during events like Food Truck Fridays, limiting participation for older adults and people with mobility challenges. The project installed wheelchair-accessible picnic tables on permanent concrete pads in the community green space, creating a safe and inclusive environment. Volunteers helped with assembly, and branded plates were added to highlight the initiative. The tables now provide a lasting solution for social connection and comfort. One attendee said the new seating made events "less complicated" for her and her son, allowing them to simply come and enjoy the space.
Randolph, VT
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2020
Project Category: Park enhancements
Description: To give residents the opportunity to express themselves and connect with each other, Sunrise Rotary Club installed outdoor musical instruments near the town's recreational field. The new Harmony Park features chimes, drums, a xylophone, Imbarimbas and a harp. The Club also added benches to the space, along with a welcome sign informing visitors about the instruments.
Brunswick, GA
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022
Project Category: Park enhancements
Description: City of Brunswick lacked inclusive outdoor spaces in Goodyear Park, a diverse neighborhood where many residents are age 50-plus. The city enhanced a permanent labyrinth with landscaping, ADA-compliant benches, accessible sidewalks and wayfinding signage to connect the site with nearby medical facilities. The transformation created a serene space for reflection and healing, strengthened city-community partnerships and drew interest from groups serving older adults and people with disabilities. Residents report improved access and comfort-one shared, "The paved path improves the access to the labyrinth for older adults, like me, and others with balance issues."
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Seattle, WA
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024
Project Category: Digital navigation skills
Description: Latino workers in Seattle faced barriers to digital access, leaving older adults isolated and unable to manage daily tasks. Casa Latina distributed 36 hotspots and 20 laptops, offered 64 bilingual classes and over 50 one-on-one sessions to build confidence and skills. The program helped participants connect with loved ones, access telehealth and pursue education. One member used her new laptop to complete a business course and launch a catering business, showing how digital literacy can transform lives.
Memphis, TN
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025
Project Category: Walk Audits
Description: The project will feature three walk audits from community locations to Renaissance Pocket Park. It will involve a senior walking group, a senior center, volunteers, local government and law enforcement.
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