🥳We are a 2024 #AARPCommunityChallenge grantee! We are very excited to get started on our project funded by AARP Livable Communities that will provide seniors in our community with emergency go bags. This grant award will go before City Council on July 22 for acceptance. #SparksProud

🎉 We are thrilled to be 1 of 343 grantees chosen for a 2024 #AARPCommunityChallenge grant from AARP Livable Communities with funding support provided by Toyota USA. We will improve sidewalks in Jenkins and create a mural to commemorate the 2022 flood. Learn more: appalshop.org/news

In case you missed the news last week, CMT was awarded a 2024 AARP Community Challenge grant from @aarplivable and AARP Missouri! This grant will be used to make MetroBus Stop #9045 in the City of St. Louis more accessible. Learn more here: bit.ly/4bgg9cp

Ever wondered how your community compares to others? Visit aarp.org/livabilityindex created by @AARPPolicy. This tool provides insights into various aspects of your neighborhood. Thanks Shannon Guzman and team for the enlightening presentation! AARP Livable Communities AARP Texas #AARPHouston

Empowering the Ages (ETA) in Rockville tackles older adults’ tech anxiety by pairing local teens with seniors to build tech skills. This cross-generational effort boosts seniors’ tech confidence and helps teens develop valuable life skills. Learn more: states.aarp.org/maryland/empow…

In 2020, Harvest Share was created to fight food insecurity in Montgomery County. Volunteers grow produce to donate to local food pantries. With a Community Challenge Grant from AARP Maryland, they're expanding efforts to make gardening more accessible. states.aarp.org/maryland/harve…

We’re excited to see our latest collaboration with AARP California go live. Check out our Transit Audit Tool!

A Florida nonprofit used its #AARPCommunityChallenge grant to build a pair of tiny houses for a demonstration project — and helped two women in need of affordable, safe housing. 🏡 Read all about it in the article: spr.ly/6015chbD3 AARP Florida

Looking to create safer (more complete) streets? 'Complete Streets: Model Legislation for States & Municipalities' can empower planners, local leaders, volunteers, and others to establish effective legislation for all road users.👉Download the free guide: spr.ly/6012chQq4

🚲 Try out the #BikeAudit Tool Kit from us & League of American Bicyclists to evaluate the bikeability of your community! Your documented results can be shared with local leaders when advocating for safe streets for all users (incl. cyclists). Order or download: spr.ly/6016chq1e

We AARP Nebraska were pleased to award the City of Lincoln, Nebraska an #AARPCommunityChallenge grant to implement an innovative digital literacy project for older Lincolnites. Thank you and congrats to Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird and Aging Partners. 1011now.com/2024/08/08/cit…

The #FREE award-winning, illustration-filled 𝘈𝘈𝘙𝘗 𝘏𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘍𝘪𝘵 𝘎𝘶𝘪𝘥𝘦 provides room-by-room recommendations for how to make a home safe & comfortable for older adults + residents of all ages. And it's available in 5 languages! Choose yours here: spr.ly/6014YNmpu

#Bicycles come in many sizes & styles to serve a variety of riders. There are bicycles for commuting, for running errands, for fitness, for adventure + simply for leisure/fun. See an illustrated list of 15 🚲 types along with a bit about each one: spr.ly/6012Y48Po

🥬📢Created by AARP Livable Communities & 8 80 Cities 𝘊𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘎𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘗𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘈𝘭𝘭 𝘈𝘨𝘦𝘴 is a tool kit for neighbors & local leaders loaded w/ guidance + examples from across the country: spr.ly/6019chsTb

📌 Registration is now open for the AARP Livable Communities #DesigningForAll Workshop taking place Oct 16 & 17! Thirty+ speakers over two days presenting insights on proven strategies to make communities more livable for all ages. Join the conversation for #free: spr.ly/6018lMgs2

📅Register today for the FREE AARP Livable Communities #DesigningforAll Workshop happening Oct 16 & 17! 📢Learn from leading national/local experts as they explore how #LocalLeaders can design for people of #AllAges in urban+suburban+rural communities. AARP.org/Livable2024?cm…

Are you interested in learning how your community could be designed to benefit people of all ages and abilities? 👋Then register for the #FREE AARP Livable Communities #DesigningForAll Workshop Oct 16 & 17. Learn more here: spr.ly/6015lM9aW

🚲Grateful for the chance to learn more about AARP's #BikeAudit Tool Kit with AARP Livable Communities and League of American Bicyclists. The Tool Kit is designed to help asses and improve the safety and accessibility of streets and paths for all users. Check it out at aarp.org/livable-commun…🚲

Are you interested in learning how your community could be designed to benefit people of all ages and abilities? 👋Then register for the #FREE AARP Livable Communities #DesigningForAll Workshop Oct 16 & 17 to learn more: spr.ly/6016mRbIE