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Mildred playing the harmonica

How One Woman’s Drive To Survive Made Local History

Yodeling earned her a blue ribbon; electroplating made this Indy woman a trail blazer Mildred Juanita Rebennack says her claim to fame is winning a talent competition for singing, yodeling and playing harmonica. She proudly displays the first and only...
Tauhric Brown Volunteering as Youth Basketball Coach

Volunteers Make the World Go Round

As I was watched the South Carolina women’s basketball team dominate powerhouse UConn for the National Championship over the weekend, and then Kansas beat the Tar Heels on Monday night, it brought back so many memories. No, I’ve never played...
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Purdue University Center for Health Equity and Innovation Partners with CICOA

CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions received a grant of $4,500 from the Purdue University Center for Health Equity and Innovation (CHEqI) to support new community health worker (CHW) positions within CICOA Flourish Care Management. The grant funding will cover the...
Matthew Walzer and Nike prototypes for FlyEase accessible shoes for people with disabilities

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 would make living independently at college difficult: He couldn’t tie...
Beans Low Cost Food with High Nutrition Value

Beans: A Secret Superstar for Excellent Nutrition

March is National Nutrition Month®, during which we spotlight different aspects of nutrition and how to fuel our bodies to their fullest potential. Today, we are highlighting a great source of plant protein—beans! Beans have an excellent nutrition profile, come...
Pet food and supplies for seniors

Grant 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 Grant will allow CICOA’s new Pet Connect program to move...

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