Day: October 6, 2017

We are: The recently discharged veteran who does not know what benefits are available after serving our country. The homeless veteran who found healthcare and affordable, safe housing. The Vietnam Veteran who gets compensated for his illnesses and can continue to provide for his family. The surviving spouse who gets assistance to stay in her … Continue reading "We are…Grundy County Veterans Assistance Commission"

We are: Parent Educators who support attachment in prenatal to age three families. Children who receive screenings that identify disabilities. Moms with prenatal depression receiving one on one support from their Parent Educator. Single dads learning how to parent young children. Receiving resources in the community to grow stronger families. Playing with our children to … Continue reading "We are…Easterseals Jump Start"

We are: The gentleman who is getting vegetables in his diet now that he receives meals in his home. Friends who are able to socialize at a local restaurant because the meals are affordable. Frail, homebound Grundy County seniors able to live in their own homes where they want to be because a delivered meal and a wellbeing check … Continue reading "We are…Community Nutrition Network"

We are: A blue-collar worker who donates 4 hours a month from 3 AM to 7 AM so one of the Homeless Shelters in Morris can stay open and provide shelter and food. A parent who is grateful of a warm place for their child to sleep during the cold weather months. A retired veteran who sees a need to work the 11 PM … Continue reading "We are…Grundy Area PADS"