Port Murray, NJ

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Disaster Resilience Other

Description: Firefighters will visit the homes of older residents to check for fire risks, improve alarm placement and create simple escape plans. The program focuses on prevention and on helping older adults safely remain in their homes.

Belvidere, NJ

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022

Project Category: Roadway/sidewalks/crosswalk improvement

Description: Older adults in Belvidere faced safety concerns on Oxford Street, a busy corridor with no dedicated bike space. The town launched "Bikeable Belvidere," adding a bike lane, sharrows, benches and bike racks to calm traffic and create safe routes for riders and walkers. A ribbon-cutting drew strong community support and sparked plans for a town-wide bike grid. The project also hosted volunteer events and installed ADA-compliant benches, encouraging outdoor activity and social engagement for residents with limited green space.

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