Salisbury, MD

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Innovative home maintenance, repair and support services

Description: Home safety updates, such as grab bars, improved lighting and minor repairs, will be provided for adults age 50-plus in the community. These changes will help residents age in place and reduce the risk of falls at home.

Seaford, DE

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024

Project Category: Community Gardens

Description: Residents lacked a shared space to grow food and connect socially, and older adults faced barriers to gardening. The project added large beds for families, a wraparound bench for gathering and braille signage to make the garden accessible. Volunteers hosted monthly classes and provided shared tools, while soaker hoses ensured easier watering for older gardeners. These changes created a welcoming space where neighbors meet and older adults garden comfortably. A blind child exploring the Veterans Garden with braille signs showed how the project fosters inclusion and intergenerational connection.

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