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Burlington, NC
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Disaster Preparedness
Description: Short disaster preparedness trainings will serve 140 older adult households following recent severe storms. The sessions will help restore confidence by sharing clear steps for emergency readiness.
Box Springs, GA
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025
Project Category: Disaster Preparedness
Description: Older adults in West Central Georgia faced heightened risk during severe weather due to limited access to timely alerts and preparedness training. Crown of Life Foundation hosted disaster preparedness workshops, provided kits and helped residents enroll in emergency alert systems. The project also strengthened local warning capacity by installing new tornado sirens and expanding alert registration. Older adults reported greater confidence using their kits and understanding emergency procedures, with some attending multiple sessions. One participant said the combination of sirens, alerts and training made them feel more prepared and connected.
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Green Valley, AZ
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Disaster Preparedness
Description: Preparedness education will focus on wildfire and flooding risks during the summer months. Older adults will receive planning resources tailored to local emergency conditions.
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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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