Orange County Department on Aging Print

2017 AARP Community Challenge Grantee

Project Category

Public Spaces

Project Description

In conjunction with the countys public transportation department, the grant was used to improve bus stop locations that lacked adequate shelters, benches or even flat areas for waiting passengers.

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Chatham County, NC

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2020

Project Category: Other

Description: This grant will help add live streaming to the communitys monthly storytelling workshops with musical and storytelling talent to expand the reach to older adults, former residents, military families, and those with pre-existing health conditions.

Raleigh, NC

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2017

Project Category: Civic Participation

Description: AARP grant funds were used to purchase equipment for events at a community center that hosts educational programs in art, nature, history and gardening.

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