Hearing Health not-for-profit organizations may want to be a part of a network with others who share the same mission and goals. They may do this through HCOA’s Adopt-An-Agency program. Through this program a hearing health not-for-profit is adopted as an Affiliate by an HCOA Friends Chapter or may apply directly. Affiliates receive various benefits including:

• Purchasing Cooperative - Affiliates receive discounts on hearing aids, batteries, therapy materials and audiology and speech pathology equipment from leading suppliers, including Widex Hearing Aid Company, Oticon and Phonak, Inc. among others.
• Can participate in Sertoma’s Community Grant program where they can apply for grants between $2,500-$5,000. The Grants are for hearing health programs and projects.
• Professional Education Grants - These grants up to $425 per fiscal year enable Affiliate staff members to attend conferences and trainings that greatly expand their ability to serve within their communities.

Agencies interested in becoming part of the Adopt-An-Agency program must be a 501(C)3 or tax status equivalent and be dedicated to helping those with communicative disorders. The more than 200 participants in the Adopt-An-Agency program include hearing and speech service centers, speech pathology and audiology clinics, departments at universities and hospitals, schools districts and various other not-for-profit organizations.

To become an Affiliate the agency must complete and submit the Adopt-An-Agency Application and Agreement below. With an annual fee of $200.00 paid either by the agency or a Friends Chapter, HCOA Affiliates expand awareness and impact individuals with communicative disorders in their communities across the country.

Adopt-An-Agency Application and Agreement

Sertoma's Community Grant Application

Professional Education Grants