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2023 AARP Community Challenge Grantee
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Housing
└ Innovative home maintenance, repair and support services
└ Innovative home maintenance, repair and support services
This project will provide needed renovations to an assisted living facility for low-income clients, making it more inviting and accessible for older adults.
Project description was created using generative AI and then reviewed for accuracy.
Project description was created using generative AI and then reviewed for accuracy.
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