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San Antonio, TX

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024

Project Category: HomeFit Modifications

Description: This project will expand workshops that train homeowners how to maintain their properties following home renovations. The initiative serves participants in a city-funded home repair program.

Green Valley, AZ

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024

Project Category: HomeFit Modifications

Description: This program will provide educational classes and home evaluations to older adults to help them safely age in place. Valley Assistance Services will also modify homes using AARP's HomeFit guide and distribute safety items to participants.

Columbus, OH

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024

Project Category: HomeFit Modifications

Description: This project will provide bathroom modifications to older tenants living with arthritis, making their rental homes age friendly. Modifications include adding tub-mount grab bars, shower seats and toilet safety frames.

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Boston, MA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022

Project Category: Community Gardens

Description: This project repaired a hazardous walkway at Southwest Corridor Community Farm and built four raised-bed gardens for gardeners with disabilities at Savin and Maywood Community Garden.

East Bridgewater, MA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2018

Project Category: Trails

Description: Healthy East Bridgewater -- a community coalition convened by the Old Colony YMCA -- sought to improve connectivity and accessibility along the Hiking Viking Trail. Established in 2015, the trail features a 5-mile walking loop linking Bridgewater's town hall to the YMCA and other locations. Project organizers installed five new benches along the pathway, added signage to help people find their way and installed boardwalks to level out a portion of the walkway. To welcome visitors, they then hosted an October Pumpkin Walk, which drew about 400 participants. Since completing the improvements, organizers say they've seen increased community interest in the trail and its amenities.

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