Hearing Charities of America

06/30/2025

We are grateful to share that the Sertoma membership overwhelmingly approved the merger between Hearing Charities of America and Sertoma effective July 1, 2025. This merger was also approved by both the Sertoma International Board. and the HCOA Board. Accordingly, future updates of this page will be discontinued effective today.

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06/25/2025

ANNOUNCEMENT...

On July 1, 2025, Hearing Charities of America (HCOA) officially merges with Sertoma, cementing its Hearing Aid Project (HAP) as the signature hearing health program of Sertoma International. Founded in 1912, Sertoma is one of the oldest service organizations in the world. HCOA has been a nonprofit subsidiary organization of Sertoma since its inception in 2007, and the legal merger allows HCOA to do what it does best - focus on providing hearing aids to those who cannot otherwise afford them.

Programmatically, nothing changes. HAP will continue to receive donated hearing aids and related supplies, refurbishing and redistributing them to low-income individuals at no cost through a network of hearing health professionals. 100% of monetary contributions will continue to support the program. The merger will reduce overhead and redundancy and enable HAP to more efficiently provide services for those in need.

Sertoma has been dedicated to addressing speech and hearing issues since the early 1970s, and the merger will enable HAP to continue its significant growth through partnerships on both national and international levels.

Please visit our website at www.hearingaiddonations.org for more information about receiving or donating hearing aids, making a financial contribution, or becoming a hearing health partner of Hearing Aid Project.

For those who require assistive devices, economics shouldn’t be a barrier to hearing health. Driven by the missions of organizations like Sertoma and Hearing Charities of America, and through the generosity of so many others, hearing aids are now available to those who might otherwise go without.

06/19/2025

🚜👂 Farming is loud—and your hearing matters.
Farmers face high risks of noise-induced hearing loss from equipment like tractors and grain dryers. But the good news? It’s preventable.

👷‍♂️ Use ear protection.
🛠️ Maintain equipment.
🩺 Get regular hearing checks.

Read more: https://www.producer.com/farmliving/from-field-to-ear-addressing-hearing-loss-on-canadian-farms/

06/10/2025

A proposed Seattle city ordinance could require music venues to provide free or super inexpensive (less than $1) to patrons. While most in the industry support the use of hearing protection, there are mixed reactions about passing on the cost directly onto venues that already operate under thin margins.

Everyone agrees hearing protection at live-music venues is important, but does that mean the government should get involved?

06/02/2025

From their days at a preschool dedicated to teaching spoken language to children who are deaf or hard of hearing to graduate doctoral classmates at Montclair State University, two brand new audiology graduates are starting their career together to help treat patients just like them.

Graduate Spotlight: Preschool and now graduate doctoral classmates Grace Gleba and Nicole Genser advocate for people who are deaf or hard of hearing

05/28/2025

Despite losing his hearing at the age of 5, Deaflympics Star Max Finely never let it dampen his love for ice hockey. Today, he is an athletic trainer for the two-time Calder Cup champion Hershey Bears.

An athletic trainer for the Hershey Bears, Finley has represented the U.S. in multiple Deaf Hockey international tournaments

05/20/2025

We all know that our senses, like hearing and vision, decline as we age. However, scientists are now increasingly emphasizing that hearing loss may also be a sign of cognitive decline or dementia.

It's common for our senses to diminish over time, and many of us are at a higher risk of hearing loss as we age. However, scientists are now emphasising that hearing loss may also be a sign of cognitive decline or dementia.

05/13/2025

Festival season is here, and Loop recently teamed up with Coachella to bring attendees the first official earplugs for the hugely popular festival. The Loop x Coachella Experience 2 earplugs were designed to protect hearing without compromising on sound quality, making them a perfect option for young concertgoers.

Coachella and Loop want you partying front row without scarfing your eardrums. Shop their latest earplugs that quickly became a festival favorite.

05/09/2025

Shout out to HCOA and our partner Sertoma. Our videos about looping to ensure public spaces are accessible to people who are hard of hearing. Check out the site below to see how one site is sharing our resources.

04/29/2025

Experiencing tinnitus? Experts suggest that certain dietary choices can help in the management of the chronic disorder. For example, an increased consumption of fruit reduced tinnitus risk by 35%, according to studies.

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04/24/2025

Have a colleague with hearing loss? Here's how you can support them!

An estimated 40 million Americans over the age of 20 have some level of hearing loss. Here's how teams can support them at work.

04/10/2025

"For the warfighter, good hearing is essential for mission readiness, while for civilian employees, it plays a crucial role in workplace safety and communication." We are happy to see that many military officials are taking steps to ensure that base workers receive the best hearing protection available.

FORT CAVAZOS, Texas — Hearing health is a critical aspect for overall well-being, impacting both personal and professional lives. For the warfighter, go...