Posts by CICOA
Man’s Letter to Nike Inspires Shoes for People with Disabilities
At 16, Matthew Walzer was thinking about the great future ahead of him, the possibilities of the next phase of his life. However, one barrier stood in his way that…
Read MoreGrant Expands Capacity to Serve Homebound Seniors and Their Pets
CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions is a recipient of a 2022 Discovery Grant from Meals on Wheels America, made possible by PetSmart Charities, in the amount of $20,000. The Discovery…
Read MoreVolunteer Shares Passion for Service and Innovation
Essential to the success of any nonprofit’s mission and vision for the future is building strong relationships with community volunteers. CICOA Board Chair Peter Bisbecos has a relationship with the…
Read MoreThe Call That Saved a Life
A sweet man, soft spoken and kind, 72-year-old Dennis doesn’t want to be a burden to anyone, including his care team. CICOA care manager Kia Sease often reassures him that…
Read MoreSeniors No Longer Have to Decide Between Feeding Themselves and Their Pets
CICOA receives Meals on Wheels America grant to provide pet food for Indianapolis seniors Alan Hall loves his cat Princess so much, it’s not unusual for him to give her some of his…
Read MoreCICOA Receives Meridian Foundation Arago Honors Award for Innovation
Indianapolis-based Meridian Foundation has awarded CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions an award of $10,000 to honor and support its innovative approaches to serving the community. The CICOA Venture Studio seeks…
Read MoreIndy Mom Finds Inspiration From Their Miracle Baby to Create Children’s Books
Four-year-old Carmine may rely on a G-tube for nourishment, and he may not have mastered as many words as his peers, but Carmine is a celebration, not a condition, says…
Read MoreThe Monumental Impact Of Meal Delivery For Seniors
With a food budget of $50 a month, Joyce couldn’t afford fresh fruit and vegetables, so she shopped at budget stores and made meals of Little Debbie snack cakes and…
Read MoreVeterans Day: A Care Manager’s Perspective
For CICOA Care Manager Darrell Pierce, a U.S. Army veteran, Veterans Day is a somber occasion. He reflects on the number of veterans who succumb to suicide, a statistic that may be as high as 22 veterans per…
Read MoreCICOA Receives $25,000 from Healthcare Initiatives for Home Modifications
CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions has received a grant of $25,000 from Healthcare Initiatives, Inc., a private granting foundation located in Indianapolis that supports the advancement of human health and…
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