A new electric trishaw for a nonprofit in Iowa City, Iowa, a ride-on-demand program for older adults in Hutchinson, Minnesota, and digital literacy classes for residents in multiple Kentucky locales are among the projects funded by 2025 AARP Community Challenge grants.
As the coronavirus pandemic forced stay-at-home orders and closures of local restaurants, it drove innovations like online ordering and virtual cooking shows. One report, from the National Restaurant Association in January 2021, showed the food and beverage sector was devastated, costing nearly 2.5 million jobs compared to pre-coronavirus levels. At the peak of initial closures, the association estimates up to 8 million employees were laid off or furloughed.
AARP Kentucky invites community organizations and local governments across the state to apply for the 2021 Community Challenge grant program, now through April 14. Now in its fifth year, the grant program is open to eligible nonprofits and government organizations.
Too many families and older Louisvillians are struggling meet life’s most basics living needs. In collaboration with local Faith Communities, Coalition to Transform Advanced Care (C-TAC), and AARP Kentucky are hosting food drive seeking to help those most in need as the pandemic continues.
Louisville Metro Government is considering changes to simplify building Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU). AARP Kentucky supports these reforms for homeowners and family caregivers in proposed Phase One reforms to the Land Development Code. Your voice is needed to support these needed reforms - Now.
AARP Kentucky is hosting a live Tele-Town Hall statewide on February 11 @ 11:00 a.m. EST Our panel of trusted health care professionals will answer your questions, discuss the state’s vaccine distribution plans, and answer questions about how to combat COVID-19 together.
Learn the fundamental concepts of drawing in this online introductory virtual class. This flexible class focuses on foundational techniques and is great for new students as well as repeat students looking to deepen their skills. AARP Members and guests receive 50% off registration fees.