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Bluffton, SC
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Innovative home maintenance, repair and support services
Description: Wheelchair ramps and safer home entryways will be built for low‑income homeowners age 50-plus. These improvements will reduce fall risk and help residents safely enter and exit their homes.
Grand Forks, ND
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023
Project Category: Innovative home maintenance, repair and support services
Description: Older homeowners in north Grand Forks faced mounting upkeep challenges and isolation as student rentals increased. The Bringing Generations Together program paired 38 students with 15 older households for yard work, minor repairs and mentoring, while older adults shared practical advice on homeownership. Emergency kits were distributed and community events encouraged lasting ties. The effort helped residents age in place and reduced loneliness. One student reflected, "I learned what it's like to be a good neighbor... each home has a story and history."
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Westport, MA
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Innovative home maintenance, repair and support services
Description: The program will provide needed home safety repairs such as rails, ramps, lighting and stair fixes for older adults with lower income. These updates will reduce hazards and help residents remain safe and independent in their homes.
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Nashville, TN
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: HomeFit Modifications
Description: A few education sessions will teach affordable home modifications that improve safety for all ages. Community-specific guides will help residents take action.
Nashville, TN
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024
Project Category: Digital navigation skills
Description: Older adults in North Nashville faced digital barriers that limited access to health care, financial tools and social connection. The YMCA launched a Digital Connectivity Pilot with 23 computer lab sessions staffed by local HBCU students. It also hosted three Lunch and Learn workshops on telehealth, estate planning and financial literacy. These efforts helped participants gain confidence using technology. One member said the program's telehealth training made them less scared to seek care remotely. Others learned to prevent scams and manage retirement accounts. The YMCA plans to expand this model across its six-county service area.
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