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2021 AARP Community Challenge Grantee

Project Category

Civic engagement and "Smart Cities"

Project Description

To strengthen inclusion in Burlington communities, this project will engage New Americans in education and training to become civically engaged and improving relationships between government and underserved populations.

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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.

Montpelier, VT

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2017

Project Category: Public Spaces

Description: AARP grant funds supported the development of a downtown area through the installation of tables, plants, lighting, bicycle racks and more.

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