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Indianola, MS

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: HomeFit Modifications

Description: This project will develop affordable, adaptable homes for individuals age 50-plus. The project promotes independence, prioritizing safety and accessibility to enhance the quality of life for older adults.

Fort Lauderdale, FL

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024

Project Category: HomeFit Modifications

Description: This project will enhance safety for older adults by installing grab bars, lighting and smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in their homes. This will help residents navigate their living spaces independently.

Danforth, ME

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: HomeFit Modifications

Description: This project will host four educational meetings in a tri-county rural region to show older adults and their families how to make homes safer, focusing on fall and injury prevention.

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Wayne, MI

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2017

Project Category: Public space activation

Description: Derby's Alley, located in downtown Wayne, was underutilized, but organizers with Wayne Ripple Effect saw its potential as a community gathering space. To showcase the alley, the organization held eight fitness classes, including Tai Chi and cardio drumming instruction. They also installed bistro tables, benches and overhead lighting in the alley. Since then, Wayne Main Street has improved landscaping in the alley and added signage.

Berkley, MI

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024

Project Category: Walk Audits

Description: Walk audits in Berkley's downtown -- including one near age-restricted housing for older adults -- will identify possible walkability improvements. The organization will recruit older adult residents to take part.

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