Local Grants Make Big Impact in Ohio
Posted on 11/30/22
by The AARP Bulletin
Six Ohio organizations and municipalities received 2022 AARP Community Challenge grants for local projects to benefit residents of all ages.
The projects are in the following areas.
- Cleveland: free home repairs for older adults in the Union-Miles neighborhood
- Columbus: a new outdoor space for refugee families to get together
- Delaware: upgraded fitness equipment, benches, lighting and landscaping in the city’s Unity Park
- Franklin County: educational sessions on how to access libraries, parks and public transit for Bhutanese women refugees
- Toledo: a new bench and shelter for a bus stop near a community clinic in Toledo, as well as bike racks at the clinic and an improved ride-hailing program
- Youngstown: a vacant space converted to a small park with benches, porch-type swings, a flagpole and tables.
