Council’s Corner
Guest columns by Wendy Ford in collaboration with:
Authored by Wendy Ford, President/CEO
The Osceola Council on Aging and Osceola News-Gazette are collaborating to bring you the “Council’s Corner,” a monthly platform written by our President/CEO, Wendy Ford, to share the Council’s expansive services and programs which support low-income residents of the Osceola County community.
Our guest column will better educate readers on the Council’s latest news, happenings and events, as well as highlighting the many opportunities for local residents to become involved in supporting the most vulnerable residents of our community.
Recent Articles
Council’s Corner — March for Meals Another Huge Success. Thank You!
Published Wednesday, March 22, 2023 Our 18th annual March for Meals St. Patrick’s 5k on March 11, was an amazingly huge, successful event. With an overwhelming collaboration of supporters, including our own OCOA team, hundreds [...]
Council’s Corner — Council on Aging Hosts (Finally!) 50th Anniversary Gala
Published Wednesday, March 1, 2023 We did it!! I am proud to say we were finally able to host our 50th Anniversary Gala without any weather, pandemic, or unexpected conflicts. Held at our events [...]
Council’s Corner — Saluting Black History Month
Published Wednesday, February 15, 2023 February marks Black History Month, which is dedicated to honor the triumphs, struggles, and strengths of African Americans throughout History, including the civil rights movement, artistic accomplishments, and cultural [...]
Council’s Corner — What is the Senior Watch Program?
Published Wednesday, February 1, 2023 The Osceola Council on Aging (OCOA) has joined forces with the St. Cloud Police Department to provide monitoring and oversight for St. Cloud senior citizens 60 years and older, who [...]
Council’s Corner — Meals on Wheels Match Campaign
Published Wednesday, January 18, 2023 The Osceola Council on Aging (OCOA) is thrilled to announce this month’s Meals on Wheel Match Campaign to support our ever-growing Meals on Wheels services. The first we have [...]
Council’s Corner — ‘Save the Dates’ for Council on Aging Events!
Published Wednesday, January 4, 2023 With each new year comes goals, challenges, and successes. The last few years have been more challenging than ever, but we have persevered through the difficulties while managing consistent [...]
Council Corner Archive
Council’s Corner —March for Meals Another Huge Success. Thank You!
March 22, 2023
Council’s Corner — Council on Aging Hosts (Finally!) 50th Anniversary Gala
March 3, 2023
Council’s Corner — Saluting Black History Month
February 15, 2023
Council’s Corner — What is the Senior Watch Program?
February 1, 2023
Council’s Corner — Meals on Wheels Match Campaign
January 18, 2023
Council’s Corner — ‘Save the Dates’ for Council on Aging Events!
January 4, 2023
Council’s Corner — The Senior Santa Adoption Program
December 14, 2022
Council’s Corner — Our Thanks to Walt Disney World
November 30, 2022
Council Corner — Thanksgiving Thankfulness
November 16, 2022
Council’s Corner — November Is Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month
November 2, 2022
Council’s Corner — Ian Is Gone, but Hurricane Season Continues
October 19, 2022
Council’s Corner All About OCOA’s Public Guardianship Program
October 5, 2022
Council’s Corner: Council Hosting Free Mammogram Event Oct. 6
September 14, 2022
Council’s Corner — Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month
September 7, 2022
Council’s Corner – More Details on Buen Vecino Affordable Senior Housing
August 17, 2022
Council’s Corner – Budgeting on a Fixed Income
August 3, 2022
Council’s Corner: New Charitable Donation Opportunities
July 21, 2022
‘Dinner for Dads’ to Celebrate Father’s Day
June 14, 2022
Welcome to June – and to Hurricane Season
June 1, 2022
Council on Aging Announces 50th Anniversary Gala
May 17, 2022
Community Action Initiatives for Older Americans Month
May 3, 2022
April is National Volunteer Month – So Volunteer!
April 20, 2022
March for Meals was a Huge Success – Thank You!
April 5, 2022
Council’s Corner: OCOA Hosts Home Sharing Program
March 16, 2022
March is National Nutrition Month
March 1, 2022
Understanding Cultural Differences Helps Improve Mental Health
February 17, 2022
February is Heart Month, Among Other Celebrations
February 1, 2022
Council to Continue St. Cloud Pantry’s Work
January 28, 2022
New Year, New Beginnings!
January 5, 2022
OCOA offers energy-saving weatherization program
Tuesday, December 16, 2021
Mercedes Raffle Benefits Social Services Programs
November 30th, 2021
Helping Homebound Heroes Honors Local Veterans
November 17th, 2021
Council on Aging to manage St. Cloud Pantry
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Council serves Osceola’s Hispanic community in many ways
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Happy 50th Anniversary to the Osceola Council on Aging
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
August is National Immunization Awareness Month
Wednesday, August 5, 2021
Food assistance programs provide to Osceola County
Thursday, July 14, 2021
Osceola Council on Aging Going Strong 50 Years Later; Mercedes Fundraiser Begins This Summer
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
April is National Minority Health Month
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
March for Meals to raise awareness of senior hunger set for Saturday, March 13
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
February is National Senior Independence Month
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
How do we move forward from 2020?
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
Want a chance to win a Subaru Outback?
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Here’s what to know about the Barney E. Veal Center
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
September is National Preparedness Month
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
August is National Immunization Awareness Month
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
July is recognized as Purposeful Parenting Awareness Month
Tuesday, July 7, 2020
Council on Aging focused on restoring, stabilizing and strengthening families
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Raising awareness for Older Americans Month in May
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
April is National Volunteer Month
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
March is National Nutrition Month 2020
Thursday, March 5, 2020
February is Heart Month and Eating Disorders Awareness Month
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
Happy New Year from the Council on Aging!
Thursday, January 2, 2020
