MCCA Offers Assistance for Seniors during Expo

The Montgomery County Council On Aging had a Senior Celebration, on September 11, 2024. Hosted by the First Baptist Church, in Crawfordsville Indiana.

 The Montgomery County Council on Aging held their 2024 Senior Celebration and Expo on Wednesday, September 11th at the First Baptist Church in Crawfordsville. In partnership with Franciscan Health, the event offered free health screenings, vendors, giveaways, and a free lunch to hundreds of seniors.  

Founded in 1950, the National Council on Aging concentrates on advocacy, navigation and education for seniors living in the county who are in need of assistance with daily life. The MCCA is only one out of many chapters across the country. The expo was only one of many events that were organized by the council, with regular workshops and seminars being planned. They hold monthly meetings on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 10:00 AM on the 4th floor of the Fusion 54 building in Crawfordsville.  

If you are interested in learning more about the MCCA, check out their website at MCCA54.org. You can also register yourself or your organization to be a member by visiting mcca54.org/membership. Required fees for membership are used to help fund the mission. The required fees are as follows: 

  • $20 per individual 
  • $40 per small business or non-profit agency with 10 members or less 
  • $60 per corporate facility 

Annual membership terms run from January 1st through December 31st.