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Price, UT

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Community Gardens

Description: This project will create a community garden to provide produce, improve nutrition, and increase food security for low-income individuals. The garden will also foster social interaction and combat isolation for people age 50-plus.

Newark, NJ

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023

Project Category: Community Gardens

Description: The project will install fencing around garden beds and provide supplies for older residents. Those residents will take over summer maintenance of a pilot garden project at a local elementary school.

Imperial Beach, CA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024

Project Category: Community Gardens

Description: This project will build and maintain a garden for growing fruit, vegetables and flowers. The city will add raised beds and accessible benches to accommodate older gardeners. They will also hold classes and other gatherings onsite.

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Boston, MA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Walk Audits

Description: This project aims to enhance pedestrian safety and accessibility in Roslindale Square through three walk audits and two community meetings. It will focus on sidewalk, crosswalk, and signage improvements.

Boston, MA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Community Gardens

Description: This project will improve accessibility for older adults by widening and leveling paths, adding solar lighting, and providing internet access. These upgrades will enhance safety and support community meetings.

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