CICOA Awarded $27,000 Grant to Support Home Safety for Homebound Veterans

CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions has received a $27,000 grant through the Helping Homebound Heroes Program for a third year in a row. This program is a national initiative led by The Home Depot Foundation in partnership with Meals on Wheels America that supports critical home safety and accessibility modifications for homebound veterans in Central Indiana.

The funding will allow CICOA’s Home Safety and Accessibility Program to complete essential repairs and modifications that help veteran clients live more safely and independently in their own homes. Improvements may include the installation of grab bars and handrails, accessibility enhancements, minor repairs, and other fall-prevention measures that address mobility and safety challenges.

“Many of the veterans we serve want to age safely at home but face physical barriers that make everyday tasks difficult and dangerous,” said Lisa Schneekloth, President and CEO of CICOA. “Support through the Helping Homebound Heroes Program allows us to honor their service by making their homes safer, more accessible, and better suited to their needs.”

The Helping Homebound Heroes Program supports organizations nationwide that serve aging and homebound veterans, focusing on home repairs and modifications that reduce fall risk, promote independence, and prevent unnecessary institutionalization.

“With more than nine million veteran homeowners over the age of 55, there is a growing need for critical home repairs and modifications, which have proven positive effects on health and quality of life,” said Ellie Hollander, President and CEO of Meals on Wheels America. “Thanks to The Home Depot Foundation’s increased support, more Meals on Wheels programs are able to help military veterans live more safely and independently in the comfort of their homes. We are so grateful for the Foundation’s long-standing commitment.”

Since the program’s inception, The Home Depot Foundation has invested significantly in improving veteran homes nationwide, leveraging both financial support and skilled volunteer engagement to address critical housing needs.

Through this year’s grant, CICOA will continue expanding its work to ensure that homebound veterans across Central Indiana can remain safely housed, connected to their communities, and supported as they age.

ABOUT CICOA
CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions is a trusted Central Indiana nonprofit that empowers older adults, people with disabilities and family caregivers to live independently. For over 50 years, we’ve provided essential services like community resource navigation, care management, meals, transportation, caregiver support and home accessibility modifications, helping individuals thrive in their homes and communities.

ABOUT MEALS ON WHEELS AMERICA
Meals on Wheels America is the leadership organization supporting the more than 5,000 community-based programs across the country that are dedicated to addressing senior hunger and isolation. Powered by a trusted volunteer workforce, this network delivers a comprehensive solution that begins with a meal and is proven to enable independence and well-being through the additional benefits of tailored nutrition, social connection, safety and much more. By providing funding, programming, education, research and advocacy, Meals on Wheels America empowers its local member programs to strengthen their communities, one senior at a time. For more information, or to find a Meals on Wheels provider near you, visit www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org.

ABOUT THE HOME DEPOT FOUNDATION
The Home Depot Foundation, the nonprofit arm of The Home Depot (NYSE: HD), works to improve the homes and lives of U.S. veterans, support communities impacted by natural disasters and train skilled tradespeople to fill the labor gap. Since 2011, the Foundation has invested more than $500 million in veteran causes and improved more than 60,000 veteran homes and facilities. The Foundation has pledged to invest $750 million in veteran causes by 2030 and $50 million in training the next generation of skilled tradespeople through the Path to Pro program by 2028. To learn more about The Home Depot Foundation visit HomeDepotFoundation.org and follow us on Twitter @HomeDepotFound and on Facebook and Instagram @HomeDepotFoundation.