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Louisville, KY
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022
Project Category: Park enhancements
Description: This project installed three fitness stations in a new public park located in a neighborhood with poor health outcomes.
Columbus, OH
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022
Project Category: Inclusive civic engagement efforts
Description: Central Ohio is home to a large Bhutanese migrant population. This project set out to help women from this community access community resources -- including libraries, parks and public transportation. The Bhutanese Community of Central Ohio held a series of trainings for older Bhutanese women, providing transportation to participants.
Kearney, NE
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2017
Project Category: Expansion and enhancement of transportation options
Description: To help residents travel around town without driving, Kearney Works engaged drivers to travel along a set route, picking passengers up at strategically located pick-up locations. The organization recruited drivers from the City of Kearney's growing population of recently retired people. Passengers paid a nominal fee to share safe, reliable rides to their places of employment, childcare centers, job interviews and other destinations.
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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.
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.
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