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Anchorage, AK
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023
Project Category: Park enhancements
Description: This project will create new recreational and social opportunities for adults aged 50 with intellectual and developmental disabilities by improving Special Olympics Alaska's sports and fitness facility.
Paonia, CO
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2019
Project Category: Park enhancements
Description: The Town of Paonia made several improvements to Poulos Park, including construction of an accessible path, repairs to a wall, installation of new lighting and the addition of a conversation circle bench designed by local artists. The town also received the donation of a bronze sculpture to display in the park. Since these upgrades, a local theater company now uses the outdoor space, which also acts as a concert venue.
New Rockford, ND
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022
Project Category: Park enhancements
Description: This project installed a new, more accessible building at the city's relocated outdoor skating rink in All Veterans Park. It also added lighting for security and benches.
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Bend, OR
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024
Project Category: Digital navigation skills
Description: This project will support digital skills training for Latino/a community members across a tri-county region. By targeting outreach to older adults, the sponsor hopes to increase their participation by 65 percent.
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