Norristown, PA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024

Project Category: Housing stability

Description: Rising housing costs and sudden life changes left many older adults in Montgomery County at risk of homelessness. Family Services expanded its SHARE Housing Program by hiring a Host Locator, conducting outreach through fairs and houses of worship, and completing 13 successful matches between homeowners and home seekers. These arrangements eased financial strain and reduced isolation. One match led to a host being helped with errands and doctor visits, creating mutual support. The program plans continued outreach to reach vulnerable people most at risk.

Colonie, NY

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024

Project Category: Housing stability

Description: This project will help construct 16 on-bedroom apartments in a supportive housing community for older adults experiencing homelessness. The Center will also host a series of health literacy, wellness and aging-in-place workshops for residents.

Pueblo, CO

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2021

Project Category: Housing stability

Description: For years, Posada worked with unhoused residents of Pueblo to help them find temporary and permanent housing. Once the COVID-19 pandemic hit, however, those served by Posada were even more in crisis, so the organization shifted its resources to emergency needs such as food aid and rent and utility assistance. Posada also began renovating a former motel into single-room-occupancy units for older adults experiencing homelessness. When completed, the former Sunset Motel will include 17 units, and its residents will have convenient access to case managers and supportive services, including health care.