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Projects Turn Vacant Lots into Community Parks

By Mary Van Beusekom , SEP 1, 2023

Seven Ohio entities won 2023 AARP Community Challenge grants—totaling nearly $136,000. Projects included a home repair service for older adults, a grocery store in a food desert and an urban farm.

Volunteer Works to Address Food Insecurity in Columbus

By Mary Van Beusekom , APR 1, 2023

Julialynne Walker, 72, has given gardening kits to local families and founded a nonprofit to provide the community with gardening resources.

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