Seven Hills, OH

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Park enhancements

Description: The city will add accessible benches, lighting, landscaping, picnic tables and walking paths to its Memorial Park. These upgrades will support community events while making the park safer and more comfortable for older residents.

Cleveland, OH

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022

Project Category: Innovative home maintenance, repair and support services

Description: In Cleveland's Union-Miles neighborhood, decades of disinvestment left many older adults in unsafe homes. Union Miles Development Corporation provided free repairs, such as painting, replacing windows and installing grab bars, to help residents age in place. Volunteers assisted with the work, restoring safety and comfort. "Now that the leak has been repaired... my grandchildren will be coming over to stay for Christmas break," said one resident, showing how the project renewed security and family connection.

Project description was created using generative AI and then reviewed for accuracy.