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AARP Grant Program Opens For Nonprofits
MOANA
Moana, a Chihuahua/terrier (who might be part Jack Russell, too),
lives happily in her Kapolei abode after being rescued from a camp in Wai‘anae. Aptly named, Moana is a
lover of the ocean and her ‘ohana.
‘West O‘ahu Voice’ is accepting photos of your furry (or scaly or feathered) friend for its Pet of the Week feature. Send your photo to gkeller@midweek. com and be sure to include your pet’s name, age, the area of West O‘ahu you live in and any fun fact you’d like to share with readers.
The A ARP Community Challenge grant program is now accepting applications, and West Oʻahu nonprofits are encouraged to apply. The grants, which strive to fund quick-action projects, can of- fer up to tens of thousands of dollars.
versity and inclusion and aid in local recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.”
“We are excited to see the ideas people and organiza- tions have to improve their own communities and want to encourage eligible organiza- tions to apply,” states area di- rector Kealiʻi Lopez. “We’ve seen great results from the Community Challenge grant program in communities across Hawaiʻi, and this year we are increasing our support for projects that focus on di-
Previously, Blue Zones Project – Kapolei/ʻEwa was awarded monies to increase pedestrian safety by painting cub extensions with art along Pāpipi Road. More Westside initiatives include the beau- tification of city- and state- owned traffic utility light box- es along the 11.5-mile stretch of Farrington Highway.
Applications will be ac- cepted through 8 p.m. April 14, while all projects must be completed by Nov. 10.
For more information or to submit an application, vis- it aarp.org/communitychal- lenge.
PHOTO COURTESY KEA YOUNG
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