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2023 AARP Community Challenge Grantee
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Housing
└ Innovative home maintenance, repair and support services
└ Innovative home maintenance, repair and support services
This project will host DIY repair workshops for homeowners in mobile home parks. It will also develop a neighborhood business guide to promote shopping locally.
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Fort Collins, CO
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024
Project Category: Innovative home maintenance, repair and support services
Description: Licensed professionals will teach plumbing and power tool workshops. The trainings will focus on residents of mobile home parks, who will learn DIY skills and build self-confidence to maintain their homes.
Fort Collins, CO
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2021
Project Category: Addressing community health
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