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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.
Presidio, TX
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022
Project Category: Park enhancements
Description: This project installed barbecue grills, ADA-compliant picnic tables and park benches, exercise equipment and outdoor musical instruments at Daly Park.
St. Paul, MN
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2020
Project Category: Park enhancements
Description: After a survey of North End residents revealed a need for additional seating in the Trout Brook Nature Sanctuary, the District 6 Planning Council installed benches along the site's accessible walkways. A local artist designed each bench to depict colorful animals, including a blue and orange turtle, a bright orange otter, a red rabbit and a yellow and green frog. Project organizers say they hope to give visitors a place to rest, enjoy the outdoors and make social connections.
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Sterling Heights, MI
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023
Project Category: Supporting family caregivers
Description: This project will provide classes for caregivers with limited English skills to teach them about financial literacy and self-care, as well as provide budget-friendly cooking tips.
Berkley, MI
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024
Project Category: Walk Audits
Description: Walk audits in Berkley's downtown -- including one near age-restricted housing for older adults -- will identify possible walkability improvements. The organization will recruit older adult residents to take part.
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