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Jackson, KY

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023

Project Category: Community Gardens

Description: This project will turn a flooded green space into a community gardens with raised beds, buckets and an accessible bench. Local senior centers will be invited to use the raised beds for educational classes and outings and produce grown in the garden will be distributed to the community.

Roanoke, VA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2018

Project Category: Community Gardens

Description: To combat food insecurity, improve neighborhood safety and encourage residents to spend time outdoors, this project enhanced an existing community garden. Over several community work days volunteers installed raised beds, benches, a picnic table and portable toilet facilities. Organizers hope the improvements make the garden more accessible to people of all ages -- including older adults living in nearby apartment complexes.

Potomac, MD

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024

Project Category: Community Gardens

Description: This project will provide ergonomic tools at a local food pantry's gardening space, allowing volunteers of all ages and abilities to grow fresh produce.

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Cheyenne, OK

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022

Project Category: Accessibility of amenities

Description: This project installed railings and a ramp to improve accessibility within the 1940s theatre.

Carnegie, OK

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Housing Choice Design Competitions

Description: The Kiowa Tribe will host a Tiny Home for Elders Design Competition to develop affordable, accessible, and culturally relevant housing for older adults. This initiative aims to generate innovative housing solutions that support aging in place and older adult well-being, while reflecting Kiowa traditions.

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