“It’s hard for me to do everything on my own, especially since I’ve lost my spouse and don’t have family. To have support from CICOA is a wonderful thing. It’s a relief.”
Carleen hopes to stay in her home in the Crown Hill neighborhood for as long as she can.
What She Lacks in Mobility, She Makes Up for in Attitude
May 11, 2011
Elizabeth was paralyzed in June 2000 when a car ran a red light, t-boning her Chevy Blazer. Her car rolled seven times, throwing Elizabeth out the driver-side window and pinning her underneath. Diagnosed with quadriplegia because of the location of...
Granddaughter of Freed Slave Leads Life of Service
May 11, 2011
Born in 1906, Willa, 105, is CICOA's oldest client. The granddaughter of a freed slave, Willa was taught from her earliest childhood to honor the memory and sacrifice of her ancestors by leading a life of service. Despite growing up...
of seniors want to remain in their current home for the rest of their lives
3+ Years
The average length of time that a CICOA client is able to remain living independently in their own home.
92¢
out of every dollar directly supports clients
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