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Taylor, MI

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: HomeFit Modifications

Description: Permanent safety upgrades will be installed in the homes of adults age 50 plus. These changes will reduce fall risks, improve accessibility and allow for aging-in-place.

Hankinson, ND

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: HomeFit Modifications

Description: Rural training sessions will teach families how to make their homes safer and more comfortable. Participants will receive safety items and information about additional services.

Honolulu, HI

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: HomeFit Modifications

Description: In‑home visits will include pet‑inclusive home safety education for older adults. Simple adaptations will support safer aging in place with companion animals.

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Leonia, NJ

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Disaster Preparedness

Description: Four preparedness workshops will be held for older adults, covering fire, police, health and weather emergencies. The sessions will teach safety steps and provide go-bags, helping vulnerable participants prepare for local emergencies.

Garfield, NJ

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2017

Project Category: Addressing community health

Description: Through its Generations for Garfield initiative, the City of Garfield set up pop-up wellness centers at its local VFW post. Part of a pilot program, the centers provided a centrally located, multigenerational space for programming, including arts, cooking and exercise classes. Since the pilot, the effort culminated in construction of the Garfield Engagement Center in 2019.

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