Eight Illinois entities received 2024 AARP Community Challenge grants, totaling just over $60,000. The grants fund projects aimed at improving public spaces, housing, transit and civic engagement, among other goals. Nationally, AARP awarded $3.8 million in grants for 343 projects this year.
Living Streets Alliance welcomes people of all ages and abilities to its 21st Cyclovia Tucson event this Sunday, October 27th from 9 AM to 3 PM. A 2.25 mile route from Downtown to South Tucson will be closed to cars and open to people (that means YOU!). Whether this is your first time or you’re a seasoned Cyclovia pro, here are five helpful things to know before you go:
DILLINGHAM, AK - Using funds from a 2021 AARP Community Challenge Grant, the Dillingham Friends of the Landfill committee are working to improve landfill management and access to the fish waste disposal area. These practices reduce human-bear interaction around the landfill, keeping both residents and animals safe. Friends of the Landfill is a volunteer group that works advocates for practices supporting the community solid waste program.