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Casper, WY

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022

Project Category: Park enhancements

Description: This project installed a new memorial in Casper, which displays the names of Wyoming citizens who have died defending freedom since Wyoming became a state.

Rochester Hills, MI

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2018

Project Category: Park enhancements

Description: This grant set out to create an intergenerational exercise space in Bloomer Park. Equipment for the space includes apparatuses for building core muscles, improving posture and working the upper and lower body. Additionally, the space features a water fountain and benches.

Central Falls, RI

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2020

Project Category: Park enhancements

Description: To allow for more community events in Veterans Memorial Park, the City of Central Falls purchased two canopies to shade visitors from the sun. The City then set up the all-weather canopies at a series of events held in the park, including a picnic, Zumba gatherings and ice cream socials. Project organizers say the canopies will allow them to expand outdoor programming aimed at older adult residents.

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Elyria, OH

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Disaster Preparedness

Description: This project will provide disaster preparedness kits and training to vulnerable populations. It will transport 20-25 older adults per session to these locations, equipping them with training and supplies for disasters.

Fairview Park, OH

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Public space improvements to increase highspeed internet

Description: This project will establish a private telemedicine station to improve healthcare access for older adults. This secure space will feature high-speed internet, telehealth software, and medical peripherals.

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