President’s Corner

Giving Back Was a Lesson Learned at an Early Age

August 18, 2020

The first time I made a charitable donation, I was about seven years old. Mom gave my sister and me each $1, which was exciting for a little kid in…

CICOA Seeks Volunteers in the Fight Against Social Isolation

May 13, 2020

People are getting creative to stay connected during this pandemic. We hear stories daily of drive-by birthday parties and visiting loved ones through windows. We recently shared the story about…

We Are IN This Together

April 13, 2020

Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb is urging us to stay apart. At the same time, he is also calling us to stay together. The state even announced a new campaign to…

CICOA Earns United Way Accreditation

March 9, 2020

United Way Accreditation Opens Doors to New Opportunities For more than 100 years, United Way has worked to fight poverty by coordinating its fundraising efforts and allocating funds to agencies.…

Life Lessons from My Grandmother

February 10, 2020

My grandmother, Irene Flint Roberts, ran the family from her Lazy Boy chair. If the phone wasn’t pressed against her ear, it was within arm’s reach, in case she had…