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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.
Grand Rapids, MI
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Innovative home maintenance, repair and support services
Description: The project will cover the expense of urgent repairs in mobile homes for older adults, including heating, plumbing and accessibility upgrades. This support will help residents avoid unsafe conditions and remain in stable, affordable housing.
Rock Island, IL
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Innovative home maintenance, repair and support services
Description: The project will support home repairs for older residents by supplementing existing public programs. Safer and healthier housing conditions will help people remain in their homes with greater stability, comfort and dignity as they age.
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Neptune, NJ
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: HomeFit Modifications
Description: Fall prevention classes will distribute portable lighting and rechargeable bulbs. These tools will improve home safety during nighttime use and power outages.
Red Bank, NJ
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2021
Project Category: Improved wayfinding
Description: Officials with the Borough of Red Bank hoped to encourage residents and visitors to walk. To do this, the Borough launched Destination Red Bank, an initiative to add wayfinding signage to local streets. The Borough installed decals to the sidewalk, each displaying a QR code. When passersby scan the code with their smartphones, they can access information about local attractions, including directions to reach them by foot. Additionally, the Borough created a parklet -- a mini-part that sits in the footprint of a parking space. They outfitted the downtown gathering space with a picnic table and native plants to give pedestrians and cyclists a place to rest. Project organizers say they will continue to look for innovative ways to make Red Bank more walkable in the future.
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