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East Hope, ID
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025
Project Category: Park enhancements
Description: This project will build a covered pavilion in a city park, providing a safe, shaded space for community members of all ages. The pavilion will provide protection from the sun and support various community events and gatherings.
Harrisonville, MO
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024
Project Category: Park enhancements
Description: This project will install a sidewalk connection at the city park, enhancing safety and accessibility for older adults. The new sidewalks will close an 800-foot gap that forces pedestrians to walk in the road.
Kingston, NY
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2019
Project Category: Park enhancements
Description: The City of Kingston installed two chess tables with seating at its waterfront T.R. Gallo Wes Strand Park. Dubbed a chess playground, the facilities are meant to allow people of all generations to play chess or checkers. In addition to tables and benches, the City added an accessible, concrete sidewalk and improved landscaping onsite. With the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic, the new tables gave residents a safe, outdoor space to gather.
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Corry, PA
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2021
Project Category: Trails
Description: When the City of Corry developed its long-term strategic plan, one of its primary objectives was improving access to greenspace. Most residents live more than a ten-minute walk from local parks and trails. To better connect neighborhoods to a local greenway, Impact Corry transformed an underused, overgrown pathway into an accessible trail. Volunteers worked to install amenities along the route, including benches designed by local artists and a pollinator-friendly gardens. Project organizers also added solar-powered crossing beacons street intersections to keep pedestrians and cyclists safe.
Erie, PA
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024
Project Category: HomeFit Modifications
Description: This project will offer free home modifications to older adults, including installation of grab bars, handheld shower heads, lighting fixtures and window air conditioners.
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