Area IV Agency on Aging and Community Action Programs, Inc. was the recipient of the Community Collaboration Award through the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA)!  This award is given to an organization that set a great example in their service area in addressing issues that contribute to the conditions of poverty.

Area IV established a partnership with the local Mental Health America (MHA) to expand outreach and opportunities for senior citizens to express their needs in a safe space with the comfort of confidentiality.

Area IV also hosted “People and Paws”, allowing low-income individuals to save a total of approximately $24,000 on veterinary services. This event also provided 20 wellness checks, totaling about $4,000 in cost savings.  The event was supported by more than 50 volunteers made up of staff from local veterinary clinics, students and faculty from the Purdue School of Veterinary Medicine, the Purdue School of Nursing, and Purdue’s Cause for Paws student organization.

Area IV Agency is grateful for this award and proud of the partnerships that have been established to serve individuals in our community!