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2023 AARP Community Challenge Grantee
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Public places
└ Community Gardens
└ Community Gardens
This grant will support a new community garden program that provides raised beds and ergonomic benches to accommodate older gardeners, while also offering summer Yoga in the Garden sessions.
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Indianapolis, IN
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023
Project Category: Community Gardens
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AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2019
Project Category: Community Gardens
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AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024
Project Category: Community Gardens
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AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2021
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