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You Are Stronger than You Know!

You Are Stronger than You Know!

Discover the connections that empower you When it comes to getting the help we need to age well, we have more strengths than we realize – including the network of supportive relationships and individual and community resources that is unique

Christie John February 20, 2023March 16, 2023 Uncategorized Read more

Light Up a Life 2022 – Heartfelt Thanks!

Light Up a Life 2022  – Heartfelt Thanks!

A huge thank you to everyone who made Light Up a Life 2022 so special! It was wonderful to gather via technology AND in person to remember our loved ones who are no longer with us and to express our

Christie John December 14, 2022December 14, 2022 Home Page, Uncategorized Read more

Care Partners Transition

Care Partners of Cook County wishes to announce an important change coming to our organization.  Kay Grindland, Executive Director, will be retiring this coming Spring, after guiding and leading Care Partners from a community/volunteer effort to an essential, successful provider

Christie John November 3, 2021March 3, 2022 Uncategorized Read more

Pop-Up Fundraiser a Big Success!

Pop-Up Fundraiser a Big Success!

Thanks to Bruce Block and Sydney’s Frozen Custard for setting up a pop-up fundraiser for Care Partners on Sunday, July 25th! It was a win-win for all:  Sydney’s staff got a much needed break, customers were treated to free frozen

Christie John August 2, 2021August 2, 2021 Home Page, Uncategorized Read more

Elder Abuse Awareness Community Training

Elder Abuse Awareness Community Training

Elder Abuse Awareness Community Training Tuesday, June 22 – 11:30am to 1:00pm Join on Zoom or in-person at Cook County Higher Education This training is for all community members who would like to learn about preventing and responding to elder

Christie John May 21, 2021August 2, 2021 Home Page, Uncategorized Read more

Aging Impact Awards

Aging Impact Awards

Do you know of a business or community organization in our area that has gone “the extra mile” to respond to the needs of older adults?  The Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging is again sponsoring the “Aging Impact Awards” to

Christie John May 18, 2021May 28, 2021 Uncategorized Read more

Care Partners News – Spring 2021

Care Partners News – Spring 2021

After what does seem like years, the ice is melting, the pandemic is slowly waning, and with the new vaccines here, the smiles are returning to our faces. To celebrate this new season, this new appreciation of connection and community, Care Partners is bringing together volunteers and seniors for a…

Christie John April 1, 2021May 19, 2021 Uncategorized Read more

Coalition Forms to Support Aging Services in Cook County

Coalition Forms to Support Aging Services in Cook County

Care Partners received a grant from the Northland foundation in 2020 to help form the Cook County Aging Coalition. Over the last year, Northland staff have met with a group of about 20 community partners representing agencies, organizations, and health

Christie John March 10, 2021May 28, 2021 Uncategorized Read more

Care Partners Assists with Nourishing Food Project

Care Partners Assists with Nourishing Food Project

Care Partner’s own Jennifer Trowbridge led an initiative exploring ways to bring nourishing foods – whole, sustainably sourced, and local -to Cook County residents who are struggling with serious illness or other health challenges. Jennifer engaged Christina Hartley Conroy, Diane

Christie John February 1, 2021May 28, 2021 Uncategorized Read more

Telephone Companions are Ready to Call!

Telephone Companions are Ready to Call!

Care Partners is excited to connect community members with our older neighbors through the Telephone Companion Program. Older adults in Cook County speak by telephone or online with a trained volunteer at a time and frequency that makes sense for

Christie John January 15, 2021May 28, 2021 Uncategorized Read more
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