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West Reading, PA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: HomeFit Modifications

Description: This project will refer 30 high-risk fall patients to a program which helps older adults stay in their homes. Participants will receive help installing solutions like grab bars and removable shower heads.

Saco, ME

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024

Project Category: HomeFit Modifications

Description: Training sessions will teach older adults how to make their homes safer and more comfortable. Experts will share best practices for home modifications, including adding grab bars, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and other assistive devices.

Philadelphia, PA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024

Project Category: HomeFit Modifications

Description: This project will provide three educational workshops for older adults to help them age in place safely. A support team will include an occupational therapist, a registered nurse and social workers.

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Princeton, IL

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024

Project Category: Addressing community health

Description: To give residents access to books, food and art, this project will create 26 little free libraries, pantries and galleries throughout town. Each site will be identified with a letter with a related theme, such as using A to represent aging.

Erie, IL

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Park enhancements

Description: This project will add accessible seating and a .25-mile all-weather walking path to a public park. These improvements will create a vibrant space for residents of all ages and abilities to gather and enjoy the outdoors.

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