Central Indiana Senior Fund Awards Over $1 Million in Grants to 51 Organizations

Central Indiana Senior Fund, a fund of Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF), announced grant funding of $1,032,000 to 51 organizations serving Central Indiana seniors. The fund invests in organizations and programs that serve seniorsages 55 and olderwho have low- to moderate-income or experience isolation from community resources and opportunities. 

Some organizations receiving support from Central Indiana Senior Fund include:

Chin Community of Indiana ($20,000) new grantee)—received grant support for the Senior Gathering Enhancement, a monthly senior gathering for senior citizens.
He Cares ($25,000)—received grant support for its Precious People Part II – Senior Support Initiative.
Silver Citizens ($10,000)—received grant support for the Experience Emotional Wellness In Inspiring New Ways Initiative.

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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