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Washington, DC
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023
Project Category: Community Gardens
Description: This project will create a community garden for low-income older adults, many of whom live in apartment complexes without outdoor space. The volunteer gardeners will grow produce typically used in Latin American cuisine. The crops will then be distributed to members of the community.
Fries, VA
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023
Project Category: Community Gardens
Description: This project will turn underutilized property beside the town farmers market into a community garden with 10 raised vegetable beds, rain barrels and two ADA-compliant benches, which will be available for all town residents to use.
Ketchikan, AK
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023
Project Category: Community Gardens
Description: This project will add six raised beds to a garden plot and purchase plants to give older adults the opportunity to grow vegetables and flowers while receiving the physical and mental benefits of gardening.
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Lovettsville, VA
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024
Project Category: Bikeability
Description: The town will install bike racks in front of Lovettsville's town hall, enabling residents to more easily access community events, social activities and local businesses.
Winchester, VA
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023
Project Category: Access to health care services
Description: This project will create and distribute a printed Quick Look Reference Guide, a one-page directory of services for older adults in the region.
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