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Richmond, VA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022

Project Category: Park enhancements

Description: This project installed picnic tables, benches and signage, plus improvements in the trail system, to an urban ecopark.

Charleston, WV

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2019

Project Category: Park enhancements

Description: To make its underused East End Community Park more inviting, the City of Charleston added a splash pad, playground equipment and new greenery. First, the City held a community clean up day, where volunteers helped prepare the site. Then the City installed new equipment, including a swing set, two ski walker gliders and a water umbrella for the splash pad. The City also planted trees to shade the park's walking path and improve its overall appearance. In addition, they added lighting to improve park safety by illuminating the walking path, the community garden and other areas. Since these changes, project organizers report more families are using the park and neighbors are chipping in to keep the area free of litter.

Marshall, NC

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024

Project Category: Park enhancements

Description: The county will install outdoor exercise equipment and create a community space geared toward older adult residents. The county currently has no gyms or fitness centers with adult exercise equipment.

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Madison, MN

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023

Project Category: Digital navigation skills

Description: This project will provide access to digital devices, including training and troubleshooting, to ensure older adults living in the rural community maximize their digital literacy.

Clear Lake, SD

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023

Project Category: Park enhancements

Description: This project will add two accessible benches with shaded canopies and a chilled water drinking fountain at Clear Lake City Park.

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