Bismarck, ND

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2020

Project Category: Civic Participation

Description: To strengthen ties between families who have recently immigrated and residents, a series of community conversation meals will be organized and invite immigrant families to share their stories, in their own language, with other residents and local leaders.

Bowman, ND

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2021

Project Category: Public places

Description: This project will turn a vacant lot on Main Street into a vibrant garden and pocket park, by providing shade, pavers for accessibility, seating, permanent garden features, and a mural enjoyed by elderly, low income, and family populations to enjoy.