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Bowling Green, MO
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Accessibility of amenities
Description: A multi-purpose outdoor court will be constructed with adjustable equipment for basketball, tennis, pickleball and other activities. The space will offer older adults and visitors more chances for safe exercise and social play.
Ponca City, OK
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Accessibility of amenities
Description: The organization will install permanent benches along downtown sidewalks. The benches will provide shoppers and event visitors with places to rest, making downtown easier to navigate for older adults.
Petersburg, WV
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Accessibility of amenities
Description: An elevator will be installed at a popular community arts hub to provide access to its second-floor arts space. This improvement will enable older adults and people with mobility challenges to attend classes, exhibits and events.
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Athens, OH
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Disaster Preparedness
Description: Training for Hub staff and volunteers, along with two public sessions, will share disaster preparedness guidance. Preparedness kits will support outreach during regular home visits.
Athens, OH
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025
Project Category: Walk Audits
Description: Older adults in several Athens County communities faced uneven walking conditions that limited safe, comfortable trips to parks, trails and services. United Seniors led walk audits across intersections, paths and trails, documenting curb ramps, signal timing, surfaces, seating and lighting. The findings will guide local officials and Age Friendly work, supporting targeted upgrades that reduce fall risks and expand everyday walking options for older adults.
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