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Jackson, MS
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2020
Project Category: Public space activation
Description: Part of wider efforts to beautify the South Jackson neighborhood, this project activated several vacant lots, turning them into community gardens, creative market spaces and pocket parks. The revitalization initiative also added seating and landscaping at a bus stop, painted a mural and made repairs to housing subdivision entrances. Community members volunteered to help with the efforts. In recent years, South Jackson has struggled with business closures and vacant housing. In a letter to the community, Coalition Executive Director Bennie Hudson wrote, We must do something about this for ourselves as elders and adults, but even more for our children and youth. In the future, project organizers hope to set up a homeowners association for the neighborhood to support ongoing maintenance and future improvements.
Warren, OH
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023
Project Category: Public space activation
Description: This project will convert a vacant property the site of a demolished former hospital into a greenspace for older adults by installing trees, landscaping, a walking path and lighting.
Seymour, IN
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022
Project Category: Public space activation
Description: This project created a gathering space outside of Anchor House's food pantry and emergency shelter. People visiting the food pantry often face long waits outdoors. To give people shade and protect them from rain, volunteers constructed an extended awning. they also painted a mural on the side of its building to beautify the space. The improvements also gives supportive service providers a space to interact with potential clients.
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Lebanon, NH
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022
Project Category: Micromobility enhancements/management
Description: This project enabled Friends of the Northern Rail Trail to purchase an electric rickshaw. They used it to provide rides to older adults, operated by volunteer cyclists.
Lebanon, NH
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024
Project Category: Activities that address social isolation and facilitate community connections
Description: This project will provide local businesses with devices to accommodate the needs of older patrons and people with disabilities. The devices include noise-canceling headphones, weighted lap pads, timers and light-reducing glasses.
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