The Village of Callaway seems to always be busy, with businesses and organizations dedicated to creating a community that offers the best quality of life to all its residents. This time of year can be especially difficult for many; from financial hardships to loneliness. Developing programs, creating welcoming places to gather, and a true sense of community for all are not just great ideas - they are ideals that have been implemented within this town.

Communities across Nebraska are working to become more livable for residents of all ages. One way that Callaway is looking to do that is through internet accessibility.

The AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) is partnering to help communities achieve these goals by providing grant funding for various projects. Callaway Economic Developer Amber Harrison is always on the lookout for grant opportunities for her community. When she became aware of the Community Challenge grant from AARP she decided to apply.

The organization recently announced six Nebraska recipients of the Community Challenge grants for 2023, and Callaway was chosen as one of them. The Seven Valleys Senior Center in Callaway was awarded $2,933, to be used for wireless service, a desktop computer, and a projector to support digital inclusion at the senior center.

'We are incredibly proud that AARP selected the Senior Center for this investment to make the Village of Callaway more liveable for residents of all ages,' said Harrison. 'Through this grant our Senior Center recieved one year of internet, a computer and projector.'

Representatives of AARP will be in Callaway on Wednesday, Jan. 3, for the monthly noon potluck at the Senior Center to congratulate the community and see the new equipment in action. Everyone is invited to join them.