AARP 50th Anniversary
In recognition of AARP’s 50th anniversary, Rebuilding Together and AARP are undertaking major community rebuilding projects in seven major cities in 2008. These rebuilding projects are in recognition of AARP’s long-standing advocacy in support of livable communities that allow people to age in place by removing physical barriers and employing state of the art universal design features to make homes livable despite advancing age and physical limitation. AARP’s emphasis on livable communities aims to make communities more accessible to it members through measures including transportation, social services, and affordable housing options.
For the past three years, AARP and Rebuilding together have worked in over 50 communities to provide older homeowners the modifications and repairs they need to age comfortable in place. Rebuilding Together is excited to expand upon our previous relationship with AARP by undertaking these seven major rebuild projects.
Rebuilding Together is working with AARP in the following locations:
February 2008
The Ethel Percy Andrus Theatre - Los Angeles, CA (See Photos)
The Gibson/Stirrup Senior Housing and Community Center - Miami, FL (See Photos)
March 2008
The Garden City Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club - Houston, TX
May 2008
Ethel Percy Andrus Westshore Redevelopment Zone - Philadelphia, PA
June 2008
The Study Hall at Emmaus House Project - Atlanta, GA
July 2008
Abraham Lincoln African American Community Center - Chicago, IL
Date to be determined
Christian Communities Group Homes Senior Living Facility - Washington, DC