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Naknek, AK

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2018

Project Category: Park enhancements

Description: To keep residents of all ages active, this project set out to update outdoor fitness trails, providing space for people of all ages to engage with each other. Camai Community Center developed a summer walking path and winter ski trail. To offer the community an intergenerational activity, the organization created a story walk, which features pages of a storybook displayed in succession along the pathway. They then hosted invited local elders groups to walk the path with preschool children and read to them.

Milbank, SD

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022

Project Category: Park enhancements

Description: This project installed bike racks, benches, signage, water fountains and playground equipment at the city's parks.

Cimarron, KS

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Park enhancements

Description: The project will add a pickleball court to Cimarron Crossing Park, along with a shaded area and benches. This will provide a new recreational activity for adults and create a space for socializing while watching others play.

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Hayti, SD

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Park enhancements

Description: This project will improve the baseball/softball field grandstand by adding a roof, a rail, and cement pads for comfortable seating. These enhancements will provide a safe and accessible environment for all generations.

Madison, MN

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023

Project Category: Digital navigation skills

Description: This project will provide access to digital devices, including training and troubleshooting, to ensure older adults living in the rural community maximize their digital literacy.

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