La Union Helping Hands Print

star-24px 2022 AARP Community Challenge Grantee

Project Category

Public places
A covered bus stop will be built at a central location in the town, and a gazebo with benches will be installed outside the community center.

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Flyer for completed community improvements.
Photo collage of covered bus stop and bench.
Photo collage of new Welcome to La Union sign.

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