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Montclair, CA
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2021
Project Category: Community Gardens
Description: Montclair Community Garden has long been used by community members as a central gathering place, despite a lack of older adult-friendly amenities. The Montclair Community Foundation installed three raised garden beds, specifically designed for people with mobility restrictions, those who cannot easily bend down and gardeners who use wheelchairs. Additionally, the foundation installed an ADA-compliant picnic table, an 18-by-27-foot shade structure and new LED lighting. These changes enable residents of all ages and abilities to enjoy the garden. Now that the improvements are complete, project organizers say they are piloting a health education program at the garden, which will welcome patients whose doctors have recommended they spend time outdoors.
Flint, MI
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022
Project Category: Community Gardens
Description: The project recruited volunteers and installed raised beds at community gardens located at food banks and centers for older adults.
Columbus, OH
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022
Project Category: Community Gardens
Description: This project created a community garden with raised garden beds and seating, so that people of all ages and abilities could enjoy the space.
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Delaware, OH
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022
Project Category: Park enhancements
Description: The City of Dallas upgraded Unity Park, adding fitness equipment and ADA-compliant benches. To make the space more appealing, the City also upgraded the park's lighting and landscaping.
Galena, OH
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023
Project Category: Supporting family caregivers
Description: The project will support older adults and family caregivers with enhanced digital and in-person programs to alleviate isolation.
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