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Tallahassee, FL
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022
Project Category: Expansion and enhancement of transportation options
Description: Transportation barriers in Leon County left many older adults missing medical appointments and struggling with food insecurity. The project provided over 600 rides for people age 50-plus to health care, food pantries and essential services, improving access and reducing stress. Nearly half of the trips were for food, and others connected veterans to VA care. One rider said the program let her visit her church pantry safely and gave her a reliable transportation option.
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San Diego, CA
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Expansion and enhancement of transportation options
Description: Coordinated rides, mobility tools and hands-on assistance for grocery trips will be provided for older residents. These services will improve access to food and health care.
Arivaca, AZ
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Expansion and enhancement of transportation options
Description: A weekly community shuttle will provide rides to groceries and medical services from rural roads. The service will help residents stay independent and remain in the community.
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Las Vegas, NV
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Expansion and enhancement of transportation options
Description: The program will provide free transportation to legal appointments and bring attorneys directly to local housing and community sites to support older adults. The project removes travel barriers for those seeking legal help.
Las Vegas, NV
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2017
Project Category: Supporting family caregivers
Description: The Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health in Las Vegas provides diagnosis and ongoing treatment for patients with cognitive disorders. It also offers support services and integrates research and education into its work. The center established an online community to provide resources for patients and families, caregivers, health care providers and others who are affected by dementia. Today, people in southern Nevada can find information and connect to services through Dementiafriendlynevada.org.
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