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.

Newport, VT

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2019

Project Category: Transportation

Description: When complete this project will help join three segments of land to form a seven mile waterfront recreational corridor for Newport including trails and a much-needed bridge.