Kindness Farm (2023) Print

2023 AARP Community Challenge Grantee

Project Category

Community Gardens

This project will turn an overgrown area into a community garden featuring medicinal and edible plants. The accessible space will host educational workshops and give community members a place gather and socialize. In addition, produce from the garden will be donated to people in need.

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Portland, OR

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023

Project Category: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Description: The project will stage Live Well Cafe pop-up events in two East Portland neighborhoods, which will bring together older adults, people with disabilities and other residents to discuss emergency preparedness, mutual aid and other important issues for community resilience.

Portland, OR

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023

Project Category: Housing

Description: This project will provide free safety modifications for older adults and homeowners with disabilities living on lower-incomes, allowing them to remain safely in their homes.

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