Shade Structure Stories
AAD Shade Structures provide permanent outdoor shade in areas such as playgrounds, pools, or recreation spaces that are not protected from the sun.
Learn more about the impact of this grant program by reading the stories below.
Staying safe, even from the sun
Janelle Khan, an employee at AVDA, saw how important providing shade was for families in need.
Protecting students from the sun
Barbara Jo Smith, skin cancer survivor and principal of Juniata Elementary School in DuBois, Pennsylvania, knows the importance of seeking shade.
Sheltering in place in the shade
Robinson Primary School’s pre-K teacher, Susan Godfrey, M. Ed., brings shade to Texas.
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The AAD Shade Structure Program provides grants for permanent shade structures in outdoor areas such as playgrounds, pools, or recreation spaces. Learn more about how you can get involved.
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