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Milton, DE
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023
Project Category: Public or private transit access
Description: Many older adults lacked reliable transportation to medical appointments, creating delays in care and added stress for people who could not drive. The project formed a nursing-transportation partnership that offered an on-demand ride option managed through a virtual platform and supported by a phone line for scheduling. Volunteers trained as care coordinators helped residents request rides, and vouchers were set aside for medical and dental trips. The effort raised awareness about gaps in transportation and prompted plans to build a sustainable model that expands travel training and partnerships. One resident said, "It's comforting to know there are people out there who can be called upon in times of need," reflecting how the service eased concerns about accessing care.
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Louisville, KY
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2020
Project Category: Public or private transit access
Description: To provide a safe, comfortable space for older residents who are waiting for transportation, ElderServe set out to install a bus stop shelter near a popular Senior Center. Work involved pouring a new concrete slab for the shelter to level out the site.
Columbus, GA
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022
Project Category: Public or private transit access
Description: Long waits at Columbus's main bus station were uncomfortable for older adults and others. METRA installed four swing benches in two courtyard locations, along with protective mulch beds and curbs for safety. Riders now have a soothing, shaded space to relax while waiting for buses, and the project sparked interest in adding similar amenities citywide. The benches face a greenspace courtyard, creating a more livable transit hub. A leader mentioned that now patrons are enjoying their time waiting for the bus.
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Waitsfield, VT
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023
Project Category: Housing Choice Design Competitions
Description: Vermont's housing shortage left older adults with few affordable options to age in place. Yestermorrow tackled this by hosting an ADU design competition and workshop, connecting participants with experts in design, construction and permitting. Attendees received detailed feedback on plans and learned strategies for small-scale housing. The event sparked interest in ADU development and equipped residents with tools to advance projects that support aging in place. "I found myself thinking more broadly about the housing community around me and how we interconnect," said one participant.
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Barre, VT
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024
Project Category: Public spaces improvements to increase high-speed internet availability
Description: Many older adults lacked computers or internet at home, leaving them disconnected and unable to join virtual programs. The project created a computer lab with desktops, printer and accessories, and introduced MySeniorCenter software for activity sign-ups and networking. Training sessions and partnerships supported digital literacy and safe online practices. These upgrades help older adults connect with family, join online classes and engage with other centers nationwide. One participant said learning the system gave her confidence: "I now have a knowledgeable resource when I need help."
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