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2022 AARP Community Challenge Grantee
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Public places
└ Community Gardens
└ Community Gardens
This project created a community garden with raised garden beds and seating, so that people of all ages and abilities could enjoy the space.
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Juncos, PR
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023
Project Category: Community Gardens
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AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024
Project Category: Community Gardens
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Laramie, WY
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023
Project Category: Community Gardens
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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.
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AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024
Project Category: Emergency preparedness skills
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