Arlington County Commission on Aging, in partnership with Alliance for Arlington Senior Programs Print

2021 AARP Community Challenge Grantee

Project Category

Transportation

Project Description

Volunteers of all ages from across the community will work to raise awareness and visibility of pedestrian safety by using small, handheld see me flags at intersections to make pedestrians more visible to drivers.

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Fairfax County, VA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2020

Project Category: Other

Description: This grant will deliver a telehealth kit containing a wrist-based blood pressure unit, digital thermometer, and instructions (in the appropriate language) to ensure that individuals living in independent senior housing are able to remain connected with their health care providers.

Woodbridge, VA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2018

Project Category: Public Spaces

Description: This grant will allow the construction of an aesthetically pleasing vegetable gardening area on the grounds of a senior center, where native Virginia plants will be grown, and be used to support the local Meals on Wheels program.

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