Rossville, GA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Public space improvements to increase highspeed internet

Description: This project will add a public charging and internet hotspot station at Adventure Acres Park. The station will help older adults stay connected.

Chattanooga, TN

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023

Project Category: Supporting family caregivers

Description: Family caregivers often face stress and health risks without resources to support their well-being. Lighthouse launched a 12-week program with four pillars: healthy living through gardening and nutrition tips, financial literacy, caregiver advocacy and mental health support. Participants received food boxes, learned to grow produce and used a new self-care manual. One caregiver said the guide helped her advocate for a loved one after a stroke, calling it life-saving. The program will continue refining its approach to sustain impact.