University of Vermont Print

2020 AARP Community Challenge Grantee

Project Category

Civic Participation

To elevate the issues of livable communities and their role in the coronavirus crisis recovery, a Community News Service will be created. The service will include a professional editor who will work to place stories with understaffed community newspapers and university students who will serve as reporters writing about creating vibrant and livable communities.

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Hinesburg, VT

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022

Project Category: Transportation

Description: A flashing beacon light will be installed at a village center crosswalk near Kelleys Field, an affordable housing community for older adults.

Washing, Orange & Lamoille Counties, VT

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2020

Project Category: Other

Description: This grant will fund an initiative to help adults age 60 combat social isolation during coronavirus pandemic by providing homebound residents with monthly creative art kits and volunteer companions. The initiative will culminate with a digital art show featuring the creative work by participants and volunteers.

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