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star-24px 2019 AARP Community Challenge Grantee

Project Category

Public Spaces
This project will help make the East End Community Park more inviting and appealing for all ages by adding a splash pad, playground structures, suitable lighting and greenery.

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New swings.
AARP sign.
Adult using outdoor fitness equipment.

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City of Charleston

Charleston, WV

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2020

Project Category: Public Spaces

Description: To ensure an existing Dog Park is usable for residents of all ages, seating, shade amenities and separate play areas for different dog sizes will be installed.

Faith in Action of the Greater Kanawha Valley

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AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2017

Project Category: Civic Participation

Description: The grant was used to run a volunteer program that assists older adults with daily tasks.

ABOUT THE AARP COMMUNITY CHALLENGE

Launched in 2017, the annual AARP Community Challenge provides small grants to local governments and nonprofits in order to fund quick-action, ready-to-implement projects that can help communities become more livable for people of all ages.

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