Hattiesburg Landmark Preservation Print

star-24px 2022 AARP Community Challenge Grantee

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Public places
At a public school/park, AARP funds will contribute to improvements in the basketball court, the addition of four age-friendly benches at a walking track and two murals.

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Flyer for Thames Elementary Clean Up Day
Overhead view of basketball court mural.
Mural on side of building.

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Nearby AARP Community Challenge Grantees

Hattiesburg Landmark Preservation, Inc.

Hattiesburg, MS

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2021

Project Category: Public places

Description: This project aims to make culturally enriching improvements to Duncan Lake Park in Downtown Hattiesburg by painting a mural on the recreation building, restoring seating and providing free arts programming to people of all ages.

Waynesboro-Wayne County Library

Waynesboro, MS

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022

Project Category: DE&I

Description: The library will purchase 11 GrandPads, a tablet designed for older adults they will then be available for checking out, just like books. Computer classes will also be offered, and a special staff member will provide tech support.

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Launched in 2017, the annual AARP Community Challenge provides small grants to local governments and nonprofits in order to fund quick-action, ready-to-implement projects that can help communities become more livable for people of all ages.

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