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Saint Paul, MN
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025
Project Category: HomeFit Modifications
Description: Small but critical home safety issues left many older adults at risk of falls and struggling with daily tasks. North East Seniors for Better Living launched an in-home repair and safety inspection program by hiring a dedicated staff member to address urgent needs. Visits focused on fixing broken items, identifying fall hazards and talking through other challenges such as transportation, food access or chore help. In one case, a resident regained safe access to his garage after storm damage was cleared. By pairing repairs with personal check-ins, the program helped older adults remain safer at home and created an ongoing way to connect residents with broader support.
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Brisbane, CA
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: HomeFit Modifications
Description: Presentations and displays will teach older adults and families how to improve home safety. Participants will connect with affordable home modification and repair resources.
Evansville, IN
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: HomeFit Modifications
Description: Volunteers will install handrails or grab bars in 25 homes for residents age 50 and older. These modifications will support safer, more independent living.
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St. Louis, MO
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022
Project Category: Roadway/sidewalks/crosswalk improvement
Description: Long stretches of Delmar Boulevard lacked safe crossings, isolating neighborhoods and limiting access to businesses. The district installed two pedestrian crosswalks and added vibrant artwork designed with community input. These changes improve safety and walkability while symbolically bridging a historic divide. Residents and business owners collaborated on the design, fostering unity and sparking momentum for future streetscape improvements.
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St. Louis, MO
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025
Project Category: Pedestrian Safety
Description: Older adults at Hylton Point faced daily risks because drivers used the circular driveway as a shortcut, creating unsafe conditions at the building entrance and a nearby school. EverTrue installed speed bumps with signage, painted crosswalks and added secure bicycle storage to slow traffic and support active living. A safety fair drew older adults, students and workers who shared concerns and learned safe walking practices. One resident said the new bike storage gave them peace of mind. Surveys showed people felt safer and more connected, and the work prompted discussions about a future crosswalk signal.
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