Austintown, OH

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Public space improvements to increase high-speed internet availability

Description: An unused Senior Center office will be converted into a dedicated telehealth room with equipment, training resources and weekly support. The space will help older adults attend virtual health visits more easily and manage their care without stress.

Youngstown, OH

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022

Project Category: Public space activation

Description: Boulevard Park Block Watch Residents lacked a nearby public space to rest and connect, leaving older adults isolated in a dense neighborhood. The group transformed two vacant lots into a pocket park with benches, porch swings, picnic tables and plantings, plus a solar-lit flagpole and ADA-compliant features. The park now offers a secure, walkable space for socializing and exercise. "Neighbors with mobility issues were seen daily walking the 260-foot cement pathway," organizers noted, highlighting its role in fostering connection close to home.

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