Community

When it comes to out-of-this-world community commitment, it doesn’t get any better than AARP Houston and the World Champion Houston Astros. Thousands of fans saw that firsthand during this year’s Hispanic Heritage Weekend at Minute Maid Park. AARP Houston volunteers and staff were in full force during the three-day event, September 22, 23, and 24, which gave fans a taste of who AARP is and why we do what we do.

Ten entities in New York won AARP Community Challenge grants, totaling $96,000. The grants are part of AARP’s Livable Communities initiative; they fund quick-turnaround projects aimed at making areas more livable for people of all ages.

AARP has awarded Community Challenge grants to six organizations across Maryland. The projects, which fund community gardens, accessible bus stations and more, are slated for completion by November 30.

Know of a St. Louis bus stop that’s in need of an overhaul? AARP in St. Louis, a sponsor of the Build a Better Bus Stop campaign by the nonprofit Citizens for Modern Transit, seeks nominations for its next transit transformation.

Several organizations are working on boosting nutrition or improving outdoor spaces, aided by AARP Community Challenge grants. Among the winners:

2023 AARP Inspiration Awards

Troy J. Broussard joins AARP Kentucky State Office as State Director

The AARP ND Speakers Bureau has skilled volunteers available to provide highly relevant presentations to your organization at no cost.

Placemaking strategies help transform bus stops and light rail stations in and around St. Louis

The two-part series will feature tips for consumers on financial preparedness in case a disaster strikes. The municipal/community leader-focused event will share solutions to address disaster-related challenges and greater resilience across the disaster cycle.