(WASHINGTON, DC) — Today, AARP announced the awardees for its 2019 AARP Community Challenge grant program. A total of $1.6 million will be distributed to fund 159 “quick action” projects from each state across the country, helping communities make immediate improvements and jumpstart long-term progress to support residents of all ages. More than 1,660 applications … Continued
Mike Bloomberg Announces City of Jackson Will Receive $1 Million for Public Art Project Addressing Nutrition and Food Equity in Mississippi National and Local Artists Kara Walker, Adrienne Domnick, Nick Wallace, and New York Times Food Writer, Mark Bittman Partner with Community Groups on “Fertile Ground” Jackson, MS – Today, philanthropist, public health advocate … Continued
City of Jackson Joins AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities and the World Health Organization (WHO) Global Network of Age-Friendly Cities and Communities Jackson, MS – The City of Jackson is the latest city to join AARP’s network of age-friendly communities as it seeks to develop a more human scale, equitable, and sustainable community for all. … Continued
