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2024 AARP Community Challenge Grantee
Project Category
Housing
└ Housing stability
└ Housing stability
This eviction prevention project will offer financial assistance to older adult tenants, which they can put toward rent, home modifications and cleaning services. The city will also provide help with managing medications, obtaining legal referrals and accessing community resources.
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