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Washington, DC

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Disaster Preparedness

Description: This project will feature five disaster relief trainings for older adults. Participants will learn first aid and disaster pre-planning, receive disaster checklists, and get first aid and preparedness supplies.

Ithaca, NY

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Disaster Preparedness

Description: The project will conduct six disaster preparedness trainings for people age 50 or over. Four will be in-person at community centers and fire departments, while two will be offered virtually.

Brevard, NC

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Disaster Preparedness

Description: The project will conduct four in-person trainings on disaster planning a year after Hurricane Helene. Disaster checklists and supplies will be provided, along with a video on survivor guilt and trauma.

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Everett, WA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Public space activation

Description: This project will create an ADA accessible entry into Walter E. Hall Park, enhancing access for all residents. It will open a closed utility corridor and build a paved pathway, connecting the park to nearby neighborhoods.

Quilcene, WA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022

Project Category: Trails

Description: Busy highways left Quilcene residents without safe walking routes. The community built a 3.1-mile trail featuring kiosks, benches and interpretive signs that showcase local history, art and culture. Volunteers installed murals and a carved eagle sculpture, creating a scenic, accessible path that connects schools, parks and businesses. The trail promotes health and social connection for older adults and visitors and has sparked plans for more amenities and community events.

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