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Wichita, KS
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025
Project Category: Community Gardens
Description: This project will enhance accessibility by installing sidewalks, an accessible raised bed, a bench, and ergonomic tools. This project aims to support individuals with mobility issues, especially older adults, in the garden space.
Union, SC
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022
Project Category: Community Gardens
Description: This project provided stipends to residents over age 50 who work in a community garden and FoodShare boxes to residents in need of services.
Juncos, PR
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023
Project Category: Community Gardens
Description: LTRG conducted workshops designed to improve the community's disaster preparedness. Topics included first aid, communication, preparing for earthquakes and hurricanes and gardening and food preservation. Additionally, residents participated in rescue simulations and certified first response team training. With a community garden at its center, the project provided infrastructure, including solar-powered lighting and a water storage tank, for use following disasters. Organizers say the improvements will allow their site to provide shelter during emergencies, as well as a place for community members to access meals and a place to shower.
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Wailuku, HI
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025
Project Category: Public space activation
Description: This project will transform a public space into an accessible gathering area with chairs and tables for people of all ages and abilities.
Kaunakaukai, HI
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022
Project Category: Public spaces improvements to increase high-speed internet availability
Description: This project set up a free, outdoor Wi-Fi hotspot and provided assistance to those trying to connect to the internet. It also offered digital literacy instructions and installed ADA-compliant outdoor furniture.
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