Road to Freedom Print

star-24px 2022 AARP Community Challenge Grantee

Project Category

Housing
An abandoned apartment complex with be rehabilitated by recent parolees and adults over 50, teaching them construction and social skills

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Older adult homeowner with Road to Freedom sign after repairs.
Older adult homeowner with Road to Freedom sign after repairs.

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