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Haymarket, VA
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025
Project Category: Park enhancements
Description: This project will enhance accessibility by installing benches and native plants along the trail. This project aims to benefit older adults and visitors with mobility challenges, while promoting wildlife watching opportunities.
Erie, IL
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025
Project Category: Park enhancements
Description: This project will add accessible seating and a .25-mile all-weather walking path to a public park. These improvements will create a vibrant space for residents of all ages and abilities to gather and enjoy the outdoors.
Hallowell, ME
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024
Project Category: Park enhancements
Description: This project will increase accessibility in a local park by adding a smooth path and replacing outdated picnic tables. The organization will also install two bike racks onsite.
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Quincy, IL
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024
Project Category: Digital Connectivity for Disasters
Description: This project will launch a smartphone app to provide residents with important health information and other updates in emergency situations. The health department will conduct outreach with older adults to help them download the app and learn how to use it.
Rushville, IL
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023
Project Category: Community Gardens
Description: This project will turn a vacant lot into a wheelchair-accessible community garden with 25 raised flower and produce garden beds for group therapy, educational and mindfulness sessions. All produce will go to a 24-hour community food pantry for those in need.
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