Tomorrow, May 7: Coronavirus Q&As: 1 and 7 pm (ET)
May 6, 2020
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Hold On to Your ‘Why’
That advice, told to attendees of the AARP Livable Communities Placemaking Workshop, is from Odetta MacLeish-White, managing director of the TransFormation Alliance, a partnership that centers racial equity in its work with Atlanta residents to shape better social, economic, climate and health outcomes through access to transit.
WATCH HER INSPIRING PRESENTATION
One More Week to Apply
With local governments and community organizations focused on the devastating impact of the global coronavirus pandemic, we know the need for interventions and support is greater than ever. This year’s AARP Community Challenge provides an option for project funding related to COVID-19 response efforts.
DEADLINE: MAY 15, 11:59 PM (ET)
SAVE THE TIMES: Tomorrow, Thursday, May 7:
Two Coronavirus Information Tele-Town Halls
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1 p.m. (ET) — Protecting Your Health and Bank Account
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7 p.m. (ET) — Managing Your Career, Business and Income
How Communities Are Meeting Food Access Needs During the Pandemic
— Being able to find and afford food is an increasing challenge across the nation. Join this Q&A webinar on Tuesday, May 12, noon to 1:30 p.m. (ET) to hear creative and successful food distribution strategies and solutions. Registration is required.
Source:
Cities of Service
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How to Get Bikes to People During COVID-19
— This article, by Transportation Alternatives about its New York City-based #BikeMatch program, has inspired other cities, including Macon, Georgia, to launch "mutual aid" bicycle donation and exchange programs.
Source:
Medium.org
and
Bike Walk Macon
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How to Make Distant Connections
— Online mutual aid groups are helping people connect during the coronavirus pandemic. Now available in English and Spanish, AARP Community Connections can help start or find a supportive group.
Source:
AARPCommunityConnections.org
and
AARP.org/MiComunidad
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A NOTE ABOUT THIS NEWSLETTER
The format and frequency of the
AARP Livable Communities e-Newsletter
may vary over the next few weeks as the nation’s attention is focused on the coronavirus and its impact on individuals and communities. Please stay healthy and safe.
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