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Portland, OR
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2021
Project Category: Entrepreneurship and improved economic resilience
Description: Following COVID-19 shutdowns, Alberta Main Street wanted to encourage residents to visit small businesses in the Alberta District. To increase foot traffic in the neighborhood, they hosted a series of community events. Christmas, Halloween and other holiday-themed gatherings drew large crowds to the district. Additionally, they launched a monthly Last Thursday series, which showcased local artists' work and offered activities for families with children. Organizers worked to ensure each event celebrated the neighborhoods' diversity and culture, as well as its African American business owners. Alberta Main Street hopes future events help shield legacy businesses from displacement. In the future, they are also planning a grant program to help owners historically overlooked by traditional lenders.
Tucson, AZ
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023
Project Category: Bikeability
Description: This project will expand an adaptive cycling center where people aged 50 with disabilities can enjoy the physical, emotional and social benefits of cycling.
Waynesboro, MS
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022
Project Category: Digital navigation skills
Description: This project enabled the library to purchase 11 GrandPads, a tablet designed for older adults that they made available for checking out, just like books. It also supported computer classes and a special staff member to provide tech support.
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Lake City, MN
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023
Project Category: Housing Choice Design Competitions
Description: This project will provide older homeowners access to accessory dwelling unit design blueprints, as well as information about the benefits of ADUs.
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