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Byhalia, MS

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023

Project Category: Community Gardens

Description: Funding will be used to purchase raised garden beds and repair the sidewalk around a community orchard and garden.

Charleston, WV

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023

Project Category: Community Gardens

Description: The project will create a community garden, with the goal of producing fruit and vegetables that will be part of the food pantry boxes delivered each month to older residents.

North Las Vegas, NV

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023

Project Category: Community Gardens

Description: This project will revitalize a community garden, which is overdue for needed repairs, by creating wheelchair access and updating water lines.

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Carlisle, IA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2017

Project Category: Public space activation

Description: This project set out to enhance the City of Carlisle's walking trails and downtown area. To achieve this, the City installed benches, planters, bicycle racks and banner-sign mounts. Those improvements helped Carlisle contribute to its goal of becoming a more walkable city with an attractive, functional downtown.

Unionville, MO

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024

Project Category: Public space activation

Description: This project will upgrade an outdoor space at a senior center with patio dining sets and improved lighting. The center is located on a public square that is the site of a weekly farmers market and other community events.

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