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2023 AARP Community Challenge Grantee
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Community Health and Economic Empowerment
└ Supporting family caregivers
└ Supporting family caregivers
This project will provide classes for caregivers with limited English skills to teach them about financial literacy and self-care, as well as provide budget-friendly cooking tips.
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Chattanooga, TN
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023
Project Category: Supporting family caregivers
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AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024
Project Category: Supporting family caregivers
Description: This project will replicate a successful pilot program which provides presentations on how family caregivers can assist their loved ones. Catholic parishes throughout the region will host the workshops.
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AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2021
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AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2018
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