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Dallas, TX

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Lifelong housing and accessibility

Description: Older homeowners will receive free critical home repairs and accessibility upgrades. The work will address safety issues with roofs, plumbing, ramps and bathrooms, helping residents stay in their homes.

Omaha, NE

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Lifelong housing and accessibility

Description: Two newly built aging-in-place homes will be open for guided public tours in an established neighborhood. The demonstration will showcase practical design features that support safe living, independence and affordability for residents age 50-plus.

Reno, NV

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Lifelong housing and accessibility

Description: A home-sharing pilot will match older adults with spare rooms to renters seeking affordable housing. The program will support aging in place by providing additional income, shared living support and regular oversight to keep arrangements stable and safe.

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Fayetteville, AR

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022

Project Category: Public space activation

Description: The outdoor space at Hillcrest Towers -- an affordable housing complex for older adults -- were in disrepair and didn't meet residents' accessibility needs. To fix this, the Fayetteville Housing Authority replaced aging an aging pergola and a gazebo onsite. They also installed accessible seating and a picnic table to encourage residents to walk and socialize. New solar lighting made the space useable even after dark. To complete the improvements, volunteers beautified the grounds, planting native, edible foliage. Organizers say the work allowed neighbors from the community to engage with Hillcrest Towers residents. In the future, the Authority plans to host events in the space, including movie nights.

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