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Hagerstown, MD
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Public or private transit access
Description: A covered bus shelter with seating will be installed at the Senior Center to improve safety and comfort. The shelter will provide protection from the weather and help older adults and people with disabilities wait for public transportation.
Washington, DC
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025
Project Category: Public or private transit access
Description: This project will engage volunteers and neighbors in DC Wards 5, 7 and 8 to improve walkability and accessibility. The initiative aims to reduce fall risks and strengthen community connections, especially for older adults.
Ivins, UT
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Public or private transit access
Description: The project will transform city crosswalks with high-contrast public art and safety-informed designs. These improvements will make crossings more visible, slow vehicle traffic and help walkers of all ages move more confidently.
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Dillon, SC
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Legal/financial homeowner education
Description: Free workshops will help adults age 50-plus better understand housing issues such as wills, property taxes, foreclosure and tenant rights. The program supports people on fixed incomes to help them stay safely housed and avoid displacement.
Southern Pines, NC
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Disaster Resilience Other
Description: Emergency preparedness kits will be distributed to about 600 residents age 50-plus. The kits will help older adults prepare for hurricanes, power outages and extreme heat, especially in rural and low-income areas.
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