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2021 AARP Community Challenge Grantee

Project Category

Coronavirus recovery

Project Description

To better integrate residents of all ages, races, and abilities, this project will create an Age-Friendly Civilian Corps, a summer neighborhood Business Ambassador project for local businesses, and an age-friendly mural co-created by the community.

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Portland, OR

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2021

Project Category: Diversity and inclusion

Description: Grant funds will be used to increase marketing of Summer of Alberta to low-income housing districts and other often overlooked individuals, which will increase cultural activities for children to learn and explore and ensure all low-income students in Portland have access to vital outdoor experiences.

Portland, OR

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2019

Project Category: Transportation

Description: This new pilot program will engage elders in the Jade District and teach them to use technology to increase mobility and connect to community resources.

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