Project GRACE (2024) Print

star-24px 2024 AARP Community Challenge Grantee

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Housing
└ Innovative home maintenance, repair and support services
This project will provide older adults with supplies for simple DIY project to make their homes less drafty and more energy efficient. The organization will also train handy older adults to help fellow homeowners make modifications.

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