November 14, 2023
Impact Stories

Central Indiana Senior Fund Awards Grants to More Than 40 Not-for-Profits

Investments to support organizations serving seniors in the community 

Central Indiana Senior Fund, a fund of Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF), announced grant funding of $910,000 to 42 organizations serving Central Indiana seniors. The fund invests in organizations and programs that serve seniors—ages 55 and older—who have low- to moderate-income or experience isolation from community resources and opportunities. 

Some new organizations receiving support from Central Indiana Senior Fund include:

Drug Free Marion County ($20,000) —received grant support for the Wellness Initiative for Senior Education (WISE) Program. The goal of this program is to address high-risk behaviors in older adults, help them celebrate healthy aging, help them make healthy lifestyle choices, and avoid substance abuse.

Pathway Resource Center ($20,000)—received grant support for the Senior Community Coalition for the Far Eastside. This program will ensure seniors ages 55+ have access to services focused on social engagement, health and wellness and basic needs. Services will include on-demand transportation, case management, financial literacy workshops, technology support, food access, health and wellness workshops, drug education, and social events and activities.

Roots International (Fiscal Agent for We All Matter) ($10,000) —received grant support for We All Matter. This program will provide hot meals and activities to northwest neighborhood seniors in conjunction with transportation and food delivery services.

View a Complete list of Organizations Funded below.

Central Indiana Senior Fund partnered with The Polis Center to develop The State of Aging in Central Indiana Report. Central Indiana Senior Fund is deliberately interested in racial equity as it pertains to the following areas of need:

  • Helping seniors age in place
  • Decreasing hunger
  • Mitigating isolation and loneliness
  • Supporting caregivers
  • Decreasing senior homelessness
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CENTRAL INDIANA SENIOR FUND
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