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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
Here’s a front page Daily Southtown/Chicago Tribune story about our new name and look.
REMOTE EVENTS
“A Legal Map for Aging Well” is a special presentation that guides you through the financial and legal choices as you age. Our presenter is Helen Mesoloras, JD, Elder Law Attorney and Partner at Dutton Casey & Mesoloras.
April 7, 2021
Our Memory Café is a social gathering for people living with dementia and other forms of cognitive impairment and their care partners. This session features a fun art project.
April 14, 2021
“Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s or Other Related Disorders” is a community course we teach at Moraine Valley Community College.
April 14, 2021
Caregivers Connecting support group is a chance to meet other informal caregivers, share experiences, advice, and words of encouragement. This group meets the third Wednesday of every month.
April 21, 2021
“Navigating Legal and Financial Issues in Caregiving” is a workshop that informs caregivers about the legal and financial issues that affect them and the loved one for whom they care. We teach this community course at Moraine Valley Community College.
April 21, 2021
“Caring for the Caregiver” is a workshop that prepares individuals who are family caregivers to care for their own health while caring for a loved one. We teach this community course at Moraine Valley Community College.
April 28, 2021
“A Legal Map for Aging Well” is a special presentation that guides you through the financial and legal choices as you age. Our presenter is Helen Mesoloras, JD, Elder Law Attorney and Partner at Dutton Casey & Mesoloras.
May 5, 2021
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