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Tempe, AZ

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: HomeFit Modifications

Description: An educational session will guide memory care caregivers through home safety checks using a home modification guide. Participants will receive door alarms and learn to use them for safer caregiving and greater peace of mind.

Cincinnati, OH

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: HomeFit Modifications

Description: Home safety assessments will identify fall hazards inside and outside residents’ homes. Safety items such as grab bars will be provided during visits to help reduce injury risks.

Santa Cruz, CA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: HomeFit Modifications

Description: Many older adults in Santa Cruz County lacked clear guidance on preventing falls and had limited access to affordable home modifications that help them stay safe. The Volunteer Center held six fall-prevention workshops, including an online option for homebound residents, and partnered with local organizations to widen outreach. Through its Helping Hands program, volunteers installed 137 safety upgrades such as grab bars, railings and grip tape, making daily movement more secure. These permanent modifications supported long-term aging in place. One participant said the grab bars made their shower "feel safer... it's been a gift," highlighting how targeted improvements increased confidence and comfort at home.

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AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Disaster Preparedness

Description: Disaster preparedness training will equip older adult volunteers with practical emergency response skills. Participants will be better prepared to protect themselves and assist others during local emergencies.

Evansville, IN

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Pedestrian Safety

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