Town of New Milford Print

star-24px 2018 AARP Community Challenge Grantee

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Public Spaces
This grant provided additional amenities at established local park areas attracting those aged 50 and older with amenities that appeal to their generation while encouraging walking activities and outdoor recreation in multigenerational social settings.

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Outdoor game table at park.
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City of New Haven Department of Elderly Services (2023)

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Fairgate Farm, Inc.

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ABOUT THE AARP COMMUNITY CHALLENGE

Launched in 2017, the annual AARP Community Challenge provides small grants to local governments and nonprofits in order to fund quick-action, ready-to-implement projects that can help communities become more livable for people of all ages.

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