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Sunderland, MA
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Disaster Resilience Other
Description: Household disaster preparedness for older adults will be impved by distributing 300 emergency kits designed for power outages, flooding and extreme cold. The center will also host local workshops with emergency management partners to help residents age 50+ prepare.
Olympia, WA
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Disaster Resilience Other
Description: The city will launch a pilot program providing portable heat pumps and air filters to low-income homebound older adults. The project will reduce health risks from extreme heat and wildfire smoke, and provide education on heat- and air-quality safety.
Brunswick, GA
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Disaster Resilience Other
Description: On-site preparedness visits will help older adults enroll in emergency alerts and complete simple safety plans. Kits and buddy check-ins will improve confidence and communication during storms.
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Beaverton, OR
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: HomeFit Modifications
Description: Educational training courses will share home safety and modification information with program members age 50 and older. Visual examples and outreach materials will support understanding and practical use.
Portland, OR
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025
Project Category: Digital navigation skills
Description: Many older adults face barriers to using computers and the internet, limiting access to housing searches, job applications and everyday communication. Friendly House expanded shared computer access and offered hands-on technical help so residents could complete essential online tasks with support. The project added equipment to a community internet center, hosted digital skills classes and provided drop-in, one-on-one assistance. That personalized approach mattered. One participant said the tech helper was very patient and helpful, easing anxiety about asking for assistance. By reducing practical and emotional barriers to technology, the project strengthened ongoing capacity at the center. This helped older adults stay connected to resources, services and relationships that reduce isolation.
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