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Mobridge, SD

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Innovative home maintenance, repair and support services

Description: Home safety upgrades, such as grab bars, ramps and guardrails, will be installed for older adults and people with mobility challenges. These upgrades reduce fall risk and support safe aging at home.

Takoma Park, MD

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Innovative home maintenance, repair and support services

Description: Professional home assessments will be added to an existing program to guide repair and accessibility upgrades for older adults. Clear recommendations will help volunteers and contractors complete practical updates to support aging in place.

Lincoln, NE

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Innovative home maintenance, repair and support services

Description: Home safety upgrades will be provided to low-income older adults through an existing weatherization program. Improvements like grab bars, better lighting and non-slip surfaces will help reduce fall risks and support safe aging at home.

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Clarksville, TN

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022

Project Category: Community Gardens

Description: Rapid growth and shrinking lot sizes left many residents without space or knowledge to grow food, while obesity and inactivity rates underscored the need for healthy, social activities. The county converted a 7,500-square-foot plot into an ADA-accessible community garden with raised beds, tools and a shed. It hosted volunteer events in the new space to teach planting and food preparation. The garden now serves as an educational hub where families and older adults learn sustainable gardening and share meals. Partnerships with schools and master gardeners will sustain events and programs. "This project has shown me the energy and will of the community," said one organizer, reflecting its role in reducing isolation and fostering connection.

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Clarksville, TN

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Pedestrian Safety

Description: The center will install free public Wi-Fi and offer bilingual internet safety classes for older adults. Residents will use online tools for health, benefits and family connection while learning safe habits.

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