Washing, Orange & Lamoille Counties, VT

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2020

Project Category: Other

Description: This grant will fund an initiative to help adults age 60 combat social isolation during coronavirus pandemic by providing homebound residents with monthly creative art kits and volunteer companions. The initiative will culminate with a digital art show featuring the creative work by participants and volunteers.

Middlebury, VT

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2021

Project Category: Public places

Description: To enhance the vibrancy of accessible spaces in downtown, this project will create temporary public art installations and utilize town-wide participation to create a sense of community belonging and economic recovery.