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Cincinnati, OH

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: HomeFit Modifications

Description: Home safety assessments will identify fall hazards inside and outside residents’ homes. Safety items such as grab bars will be provided during visits to help reduce injury risks.

Westford, MA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: HomeFit Modifications

Description: This project will conduct two educational trainings on home safety and comfort, targeting older adults and their families in English and Spanish. The program offers assistance to qualified seniors, veterans, and families to address health, safety, and code violations.

Sister Bay, WI

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: HomeFit Modifications

Description: Home safety education and assessments will help older adults reduce fall risks. Financial assistance will support essential home modifications that improve accessibility.

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Mechanicville, NY

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Accessibility of amenities

Description: The city will install ADA-compliant pedestrian signals and crossings between housing for older adults and a local grocery store. These changes will create a direct, safer walking route and reduce reliance on transit for short trips.

Watervliet, NY

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Transportation Other

Description: A dangerous high-traffic roadway will receive signage, paint and other traffic calming measures to address speeding and confusing crossings. The demonstration will improve visibility for people walking and inform longer-term safety improvements.

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