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Baltimore, MD

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022

Project Category: Supporting family caregivers

Description: This project recruited new volunteers and older adult participants for a program begun in 2020 in which the former accompany the latter to medical appointments.

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Central Falls, RI

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Park enhancements

Description: This project will amplify access to outdoor spaces and recreational opportunities, focusing on residents age 50 and older. It will enhance River Island Park with shade structures and amenities to support healthy aging.

Central Falls, RI

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2020

Project Category: Park enhancements

Description: To allow for more community events in Veterans Memorial Park, the City of Central Falls purchased two canopies to shade visitors from the sun. The City then set up the all-weather canopies at a series of events held in the park, including a picnic, Zumba gatherings and ice cream socials. Project organizers say the canopies will allow them to expand outdoor programming aimed at older adult residents.

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