Portsmouth, NH

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Accessibility of amenities

Description: A homeless shelter will add supportive seating, safety equipment and basic accessibility features in shared spaces. The changes will help older adults and people with disabilities move safely, rest comfortably and use common areas during the day.

Portsmouth, NH

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023

Project Category: Community Gardens

Description: Residents of Atlantic Heights Senior Housing faced barriers to fresh food and outdoor activity, leaving many isolated. Gather partnered with the housing authority to build four raised garden beds, install a watering system and provide seasonal plants. Twenty residents helped plan, plant and maintain vegetables, herbs and flowers. The gardens now offer a sustainable source of produce, improve nutrition and foster social connection while removing mobility barriers. Success has inspired plans for gardening workshops and expansion to other housing sites.

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