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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.
Pinole, CA
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025
Project Category: HomeFit Modifications
Description: This project will host six workshops to educate 120 older adults and individuals with disabilities on universal design and home accessibility solutions.
Jacksonville, FL
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025
Project Category: HomeFit Modifications
Description: This project will provide five educational sessions on home safety for community members, caregivers, and professionals supporting older adults with intellectual and developmental differences.
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Bellingham, WA
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023
Project Category: Housing Choice Design Competitions
Description: Bellingham's housing shortage left many older adults without options to age in place, even after an ordinance allowed accessory dwelling units (ADUs). To raise awareness, Sustainable Connections hosted an ADU Design Competition that drew 45 submissions and thousands of public votes. The event featured an awards celebration and collaboration with Aging Well Whatcom to ensure designs met aging-in-place needs. The effort educated residents and designers, strengthened ties between planners and developers and sparked momentum for more ADUs, helping older adults live independently while staying connected to family.
Maple Falls, WA
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025
Project Category: Innovative home maintenance repair and services
Description: This project will repair homes for low-income homeowners age 50-plus who cannot afford or physically manage the repairs. Repairs include roof fixes, wheelchair ramps, and yard cleanup.
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