AARP Community Challenge Grants

Billy Warden

Billy Warden is a Raleigh-based writer, TV producer, and marketing executive as well as two-time TEDx speaker and longtime singer with the glam rock band The Floating Children. His work has been recognized with a Muse Creative Arts award, Telly awards, and a regional Emmy nomination.

Dr. Myechia Minter Jones, AARP Chief Executive Officer

Hear from AARP CEO Dr. Myechia Minter-Jordan’s whose depth of experience in improving people's lives and well-being aligns with AARP’s mission as a transformational force for aging in America.

Fighting Fraud with Attorney General Jeff Jackson

Learn how the NC Department of Justice is fighting fraud that targets older adults.

AARP Without Limits: Brian Lewis

Learn more about the upcoming elections and politics as they relate to the state's most active voters, those ages 50 and above. This week's guest is Brian Lewis, NC General Assembly Insider and co-host of the podcast "Do Politics Better."

AARP Community Challenge Grants

The AARP Community Challenge, established in 2017, has invested $24.3 million in 2,100 projects across the United States, focusing on creating more livable communities for people of all ages, particularly those 50 and older. In 2026, AARP is doubling its investment, overing over $8 million in grants to support community-enhancing initiatives. Guest Mark Hensley talks about about the AARP Community Challenge and how to apply.