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2019 AARP Community Challenge Grantee

Project Category

Public Spaces

Project Description

This project will improve access to fresh food in South Providence Rhode Island by developing a volunteer managed garden. Food harvested from this project will be prepared and served in the local Soup Kitchen which provides over 130,000 meals to community members each year.

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Central Falls, RI

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2020

Project Category: Public Spaces

Description: Five much-needed shade structures will be installed at the popular Veterans Memorial Park to help eventually support additional programming for older adults.

East Providence, RI

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2018

Project Category: Public Spaces

Description: This grant will engage residents of all ages in intergenerational activities by providing ADA accessible benches, picnic tables, and game/chess tables in a frequently used urban park. These design improvements will enhance existing features of the park by providing places of rest and social interaction.

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