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Winona, MS

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Public or private transit access

Description: This project will pilot an on-demand transportation system in rural areas. This service will provide access to medical appointments and grocery shopping, addressing the needs of older adults and disabled residents.

Willmar, MN

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022

Project Category: Public or private transit access

Description: This project distributed transit tokens to older adults and people with disabilities in residential facilities. Childcare providers received transit passes allowing them to take children in their care to such facilities, promoting intergenerational contact. Additionally, Mid-Minnesota Development Commission purchased two electric trishaws to expand micro-mobility options at residential care facilities.

St. Louis, MO

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Public or private transit access

Description: This project will gather and share stories on how benches near transit positively impact riders and communities, aiming to connect social infrastructure and encourage further investment.

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Forsyth County, NC

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023

Project Category: Supporting family caregivers

Description: The project will train 100 volunteer Aging Services Ambassadors to provide information about local services for older adults.

Durham, NC

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Pedestrian Safety

Description: The Move-A-Bull City event will close a 1.2-mile corridor in downtown Durham, connecting two greenways. This open streets event will feature activities and demonstrations of safe street designs.

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