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San Gabriel, CA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: HomeFit Modifications

Description: Home safety presentations will introduce a home improvement guide at a recreation center. Participants will receive guides and simple devices that support safer living.

Wayland, MA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024

Project Category: HomeFit Modifications

Description: Many older adults wanted to age in place safely but lacked guidance on home modifications to prevent falls. The Council hosted three workshops on aging in place and home safety, recorded sessions for cable TV and distributed 100 motion-sensing night light sets. It also installed grab bars in five homes through a pilot program. These efforts increased awareness, reduced fall risks and gave older adults confidence to remain in their homes, prompting plans for future workshops and ongoing educational programming.

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Beaverton, OR

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: HomeFit Modifications

Description: Educational training courses will share home safety and modification information with program members age 50 and older. Visual examples and outreach materials will support understanding and practical use.

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Fort Collins, CO

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Housing Design Competitions

Description: A design challenge will produce build-ready, age-friendly ADU plans for public use. The plans will guide adaptable housing for older residents.

Fort Collins, CO

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023

Project Category: Innovative home maintenance, repair and support services

Description: Older adults in mobile home parks faced mounting repair needs that threatened safety and housing stability. The city organized DIY workshops where residents learned to fix leaks, replace furnace filters and improve insulation. Experts provided toolkits and guidance to support the workshops. These sessions boosted confidence and reduced costs, while feedback led to a mini-grant program for roof and skirting repairs. One participant shared, "I fixed my leaky flapper... I never thought I could do something like that," reflecting how the project empowered residents to maintain their homes and avoid costly problems.

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