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2022 AARP Community Challenge Grantee
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Public places
└ Public space activation
└ Public space activation
This project installed picnic tables on the grounds of Big Sable Lighthouse to provide a place for visitors to rest.
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AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023
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AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024
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AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2021
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