Livable Communities
Communities across Virginia are working to become more livable for residents of all ages.
The kids are whining, “We don’t have anything to do.” Grandpa says, “The doctor says I have to get some exercise.” Aunt Tilly needs distraction from the stress of her job. “I love to paint. I just wish I knew where to take a class.” What to do!
Pamela Houghtaling has a hard truth about your crystal punch bowl: Your family probably doesn’t want it.
Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia was the featured agency on the debut edition of Beach Talk, a new AARP Virginia virtual program highlighting leaders and influencers in the Virginia Beach area.
Come get inspired! Find out from local and national leaders how to make communities more livable for people of all ages.
The AARP Community Challenge program has awarded six grants in Virginia this year for quick-action projects to help communities improve public spaces, transportation and more.
The Community Challenge funds innovative projects that inspire change in areas such as transportation, public spaces, housing, diversity and inclusion, civic engagement, coronavirus response and more.
The Farmville Area Habitat for Humanity was one of 89 national winners of the AARP Community Challenge Grant in 2017, receiving $6,000.
Helpline, teleheath kits and garden among winning projectsin Virginia
Four Virginia organizations will receive 2020 Community Challenge grants – part of the largest number of grantees to date with more than $2.4 million awarded among 184 organizations nationwide.
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