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star-24px 2020 AARP Community Challenge Grantee

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This grant will help add live streaming to the communitys monthly storytelling workshops with musical and storytelling talent to expand the reach to older adults, former residents, military families, and those with pre-existing health conditions.

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Picture collage of Bynum Front Porch events.
Evening event at Bynum Front Porch's stage.

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