Holly Springs, Mississippi Print

Joined the AARP Age-Friendly Network:
3/13/2018

Lead Agency: Marshall County Library

Government Agency

Action Plan

An action plan is based on the results of community surveys identifying needs within the 8 Domains of Livability that influence the health and quality of life of older adults. While there is flexibility in how a plan is created and what it will do, every action plan includes a statement about what can be achieved, target dates for goal completion, identification of participating organizations and indicators to measure progress. The action plan is an "active" rather than static document. Revisions and amendments are a sign of program improvement and progress.

Nearby AARP Community Challenge Projects

FW Coleman Theatre (2023)

Byhalia, MS

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023

Project Category: Community Gardens

Description: Older adults in Byhalia needed a safe, inviting space to relax and connect. The project repaired sidewalks and added raised garden beds around a new three-acre orchard, creating a setting for gardening workshops, cooking classes and social activities. Fresh produce and fruit trees now provide healthy food, while the garden offers a serene environment for older adults and families. This space has become a hub for engagement and wellness, inspiring plans for additional community gardens and orchards to strengthen local connections.

Center for Transforming Communities (2025)

Memphis, TN

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: HomeFit Modifications

Description: This project will help residents assess and implement home modifications for safety and accessibility. It will assist 20 older adults identify resources for improvements like ramps, porch rails, and lighting.

ABOUT THE AARP COMMUNITY CHALLENGE

Launched in 2017, the annual AARP Community Challenge provides small grants to local governments and nonprofits in order to fund quick-action, ready-to-implement projects that can help communities become more livable for people of all ages.

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AARP Mississippi State Office

141 Township Avenue
Suite 302
Ridgeland, MS 39157
United States

Phone: 866-554-5382
Fax: 601-898-5429
Email: [email protected]