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Chiloquin, OR

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023

Project Category: Park enhancements

Description: The project will transform a gravel lot into a park with accessible features, including non-slip concrete surfaces and ADA-compliant seating areas, to allow older adults to relax and socialize.

San Antonio, TX

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022

Project Category: Park enhancements

Description: To encourage residents to live an active lifestyle, this project added outdoor exercise equipment along a walking trail in Palomino Park. Additionally, the Alamo Colleges Foundation offered free fitness activities, both onsite and virtually.

Windham, CT

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023

Project Category: Park enhancements

Description: The project will transform an neglected park into a welcoming and functional recreational space, with seating and tables to encourage outdoor recreation, socializing and intergenerational interaction.

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Rocky Mount, VA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: HomeFit Modifications

Description: This project will complete at least 10 home safety and accessibility modifications, allowing homeowners to age-in-place safely.

Christiansburg, VA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022

Project Category: Inclusive public space improvements

Description: This project created a Mobile Literacy Lab to provide technical resources and literacy education to adult learners.

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