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HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?
Pathlights help communities by ensuring that individuals have equal access to food, shelter, safety, and care.
Learn more about our programs and services below.
FOOD
Sometimes accessing basic nutrition can be a challenge for older adults living independently or with limitations. We can help with home-delivered meals and assistance with Illinois SNAP benefits, formerly known as food stamps.
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SHELTER
We can help you learn about housing options and work with you to identify ways to maximize your budget with benefits that may lower your monthly expenses such as utility bills, property taxes, transportation, and more.
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SAFETY
Our trained professionals work with the Illinois Department on Aging to investigate abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older adults and adults with disabilities, and educate our community how to take action to prevent abuse.
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CARE
Our resources can enhance your life and aid caregivers, friends, and family with in-house services, support groups, Respite, benefits’ assistance, and options for safe transition from hospitals or skilled nursing facilities.
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NEWS
Pathlights' board member Dr. JoAnn Gruca recognized by Crain's Chicago Business as a Notable Nonprofit Board Leader. Read the full article »
Here’s a front page Daily Southtown/Chicago Tribune story about our new name and look.
REMOTE EVENTS
Check out our events page to register.
Join us for a holiday sing-along at Memory Café.
December 8, 2021
Meet other informal caregivers, share experiences, advice, and words of encouragement at our support group.
December 15, 2021
Join our nine-week caregiver program to discover stress management techniques, relaxation and coping strategies.
January 7, 2022
Travel to Paris virtually with Memory Café, a meet up for people living with cognitive impairment and their care partners.
January 12, 2022
Participate in a caregiver’s class to learn more about how to manage common behaviors associated with Alzheimer’s Disease or dementia.
January 17, 2022
Meet other informal caregivers, share experiences, advice, and words of encouragement at our support group.
January 19, 2022
Join other grandparents and older relatives raising children at our support group.
January 24, 2022
Discover legal and financial issues that family caregivers should know about.
January 24, 2022
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
There are many ways you can contribute towards our cause, and every act of generosity goes a long way in helping us fulfill our mission.
Pathlights is a 501(c) (3), independent, charitable, human service organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent of the law. Tax ID: 36-2882809