We are proud to announce that Centralina Area Agency on Aging’s Home Safety and Repair Program has been honored with a 2025 National Association of Development Organizations Impact Award in the category of Aging, Health and Human Services. This national recognition celebrates innovative and impactful projects that promote regional resilience and improve quality of life in communities across the country.
Designed to help older adults safely age in place, the Home Safety and Repair Program provides critical minor home modifications such as ramps, grab bars, stair repairs, HVAC updates and more to support aging with dignity. Through thoughtful, person-centered service, the program addresses key safety risks in the home that, if left unaddressed, could lead to premature institutionalization or hospitalization.
Launched with funding from the American Rescue Plan Act through the North Carolina Division of Aging, the program served nearly 200 clients across Centralina’s nine-county region. These interventions have empowered older adults to remain in their homes longer while enhancing safety and access for caregivers, nurses and service providers.
“We’re honored to receive this recognition from NADO,” said Linda Miller, Director of Centralina Area Agency on Aging. “This program is a direct response to the needs identified in our region’s Aging Plan and reflects our commitment to helping older adults live safely and independently.”
The success of the program is the result of deep collaboration with local partners, including county departments of social services, councils on aging, home repair contractors and faith-based organizations. These partnerships have not only improved home safety but also built a regional model for addressing housing stability for older adults.
This recognition highlights the vital role that aging infrastructure and person-centered interventions play in building stronger communities. Centralina will continue to build on this momentum by supporting older residents with the services and resources they need to thrive at home. For more information about the Home Safety and Repair Program and other aging services, visit www.centralinaaging.org.
