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2024 AARP Community Challenge Grantee
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Housing
└ HomeFit Modifications
└ HomeFit Modifications
This project will provide three educational workshops for older adults to help them age in place safely. A support team will include an occupational therapist, a registered nurse and social workers.
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Columbus, OH
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024
Project Category: HomeFit Modifications
Description: This project will provide bathroom modifications to older tenants living with arthritis, making their rental homes age friendly. Modifications include adding tub-mount grab bars, shower seats and toilet safety frames.
Portland, OR
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024
Project Category: HomeFit Modifications
Description: This project will educate older adults about home modifications during outreach events at Portland-area senior centers, with a focus on residents who speak little or no English. ReFIT will also install grab bars in homes.
Richmond, VA
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024
Project Category: HomeFit Modifications
Description: This project will provide information to housing developers, enabling them to incorporate accessibility features in new homes. The universal design elements will help older adults and people with disabilities age in place.
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Philadelphia, PA
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022
Project Category: Public spaces improvements to increase high-speed internet availability
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Philadelphia, PA
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022
Project Category: Trails
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