Aitkin County CARE, Inc.

12/05/2025

📣 Hey Aitkin County Residents! CARE will be in McGregor this upcoming week!

🛒 Tuesday, December 9th:
Aitkin Farm Fresh Food Distribution
📍 ANGELS, downtown McGregor
🕛 Noon
🍎 60 boxes of FREE food!
➡️ One box per person, must be present. No questions asked.

🧡 Wednesday, December 10th:
Caregiver Support Group
📍 ANGELS of McGregor
🕙 10:00–11:00 AM
Facilitated by Ann Gile and Irmgard Boyer, trained facilitators with the Alzheimer’s Association and CARE.
➡️ All are welcome.

12/04/2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 4, 2025
Aitkin, MN – CARE, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting older adults and adults managing disabilities, is pleased to announce the establishment of two new offices to better serve residents throughout Aitkin County.

The Aitkin CARE Office will be located at The Posh Property, 936 2nd Street NW, Aitkin, and the Palisade CARE Office will be located at 306 Main Street, downtown Palisade. The organization’s mailing address will remain PO Box 212, Aitkin, MN, and the phone number will remain 218-927-1383. CARE’s new website is scheduled to launch the week of December 15, 2025, and staff will transition into the new locations December 16–19, 2025.

With this expansion, CARE is hiring for two Professional Caregivers and a Tour Director (Driver) to join its growing team.

Mission and Leadership
CARE’s mission is to enhance and promote the independence, dignity, value, and well-being of adults who are older and/or managing disabilities, as well as those who care for them.

The Aitkin CARE Office will be managed by Kim Nutting, and the Palisade CARE Office will be managed by Athena Dunham. Ann Gile and Amy M. Wyant will support operations across both sites.

CARE is grateful to have found new homes through partnerships with Holly & Tony Mindrum and the Palisade City Council.

Programs and Services
CARE offers a comprehensive range of services in Aitkin, McGregor, Hill City and surrounding communities, including:
Professional caregiving services such as homemaking, meal preparation, respite care, transportation, and caregiver support groups.

Strength and Balance classes through SAIL (Stay Active and Independent for Life), offered in four locations.

Hot meal delivery five days a week to older adults living in Aitkin.

The Aitkin Toenail Clinic, opening in the Posh Salon adjacent to the Aitkin CARE Office, featuring a newly remodeled space with a professional pedicure chair and practitioner’s chair.

Partnership with the McGregor School District to manage the GrandFriends Program, connecting 3rd-grade students and older adults through letter writing and in-person events throughout the school year.

Advance Care Planning and End-of-Life Doula Services, helping individuals of all ages prepare and document their care wishes.
The 55+ and Stronger Pop-Up Center in Hill City, hosted once a month, providing educational programming, music, and social connection for older adults.

CARE looks forward to welcoming clients and community members into its two new locations and continuing to expand opportunities for older adults to Age Well and Age Strong.

12/03/2025

TOMORROW: December 4th!
The Aitkin County Health and Human Services Advisory Board will be meeting at the CARE office on Thursday, December 4th beginning at 3 pm. Attendees will be able to tour "Trixie", our 2025 Van with wheelchair ramp, and we're hear from guest speakers, Kory & Holli O'Neil who will be sharing about their new venture the Purpose Driven Recovery Homes LOCATED in the City of AITKIN . Learn about this a PurposeDrivenRecoveryHomes.com. BRING YOUR OWN camping chair as our current seating is limited. This is a public meeting, all are welcome.

The Caregivers Support Group for MCGREGOR will meet the 2nd Wednesday of the month, December 10th from 10 am to 11 am at ANGELS of McGregor. All are welcome! This is in collaboration with the Alzheimer's Association, ANGELS and CARE.

We're partnering with Angels McGregor and Riverwood Healthcare Center and the Food Hub! Mark you planners for the next Aitkin Farm Fresh Distribution coming up on TUESDAY, December 9th in McGregor at Angels McGregor. Join Ann Gile from CARE in McGregor to receive your free box of food!

DONATE to our Santa 4 Seniors Project! Information is on the flyer!

12/02/2025

The Caregivers Support Group will be meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, December 3rd IN AITKIN at the CARE office located at 20 Third Street NE, The Birchstreet Center. Arrive by 12:30 pm! Everyone welcome. Join Ann & Irmgard, trained facilitators from the Alzheimer's Association.

The Aitkin County Health and Human Services Advisory Board will be meeting at the CARE office on Thursday, December 4th beginning at 3 pm. Attendees will be able to tour "Trixie" ,our 2025 Van with wheelchair ramp, and we're hear from guest speakers, Kory & Holli O'Neil who will be sharing about their new venture the Purpose Driven Recovery Homes located in the City of Aitkin. Learn about this a PurposeDrivenRecoveryHomes.com. Bring your own camping chair as our current seating is limited. This is a public meeting, all are welcome.

The Caregivers Support Group for MCGREGOR will meet the 2nd Wednesday of the month, December 10th from 10 am to 11 am at ANGELS of McGregor. All are welcome! This is in collaboration with the Alzheimer's Association, ANGELS and CARE.

11/28/2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 28, 2025

CARE Announces Transition of Aitkin Office and Search for New Local Space

AITKIN, MN — Due to circumstances beyond the organization’s control, CARE’s Aitkin office, currently located at 20 Third Street NE in downtown Aitkin, will close the week of December 15th. As a result, the 501(c)(3) nonprofit is seeking two private office spaces in Aitkin so that CARE can continue having an in-person presence in Aitkin.

CARE will move forward with establishing a new satellite office in the Palisade City Hall beginning the week of January 5th, 2026.

The organization is also actively exploring Aitkin-based locations for its popular Toenail Clinic service to ensure appointments remain uninterrupted as the new year begins.

Despite the relocation, CARE’s essential services will continue without interruption. professional caregiving, homemaking, and respite services will be managed remotely, and community spaces will be utilized as needed for the Caregivers Support Group.

“We remain committed to serving Aitkin County residents with the same level of care, compassion, and professionalism,” said Executive Director Amy M. Wyant. “While we navigate this transition, our priority is ensuring that our community experiences no disruption in services.”

Community members, building owners, and local businesses who may know of available professional office space in Aitkin are encouraged to contact Executive Director Amy M. Wyant at aitkincountycare@gmail.com
or 218-927-1383 ext. 3.

11/26/2025

Help CARE help Taylor with her Santa 4 Seniors Project! DROP OFF YOUR DONATIONS at Hometown Building Supply in downtown Aitkin! Deadline to drop-off items is Friday, December 12th!

11/25/2025

We are hiring! CARE is a 501c3 Nonprofit serving Aitkin County and beyond.
Professional Caregiver position starting at $16.27/hr
Tour Director position starting at $17.32/hr
Flexible work hours, training provided, supportive work environment.
All positions must pass a background check, possess a current driver's license and care about helping people!
Contact information-on the flyers.

11/24/2025

95 neighbors=2,850+ food items distributed in one day to men, women & children, young and old during the Grand Fall Pantry held on Thursday, November 20th in Downtown Aitkin. Wouldn't it be nice if there wasn't such a need for free food? Let's keep working for solutions. Age Well & Age Strong with CARE.

THANK YOU: Angie Johnson and Ken Sizemore of Angie's Acres, Jason Mykkanen of Members Coop Credit Union, Michelle Dodd of Mid-MN Federal Credit Union, Tad Brezinsky of Sorensen-Root-Thompson Funeral Homes, Theresa Magee, Gail Tviet Kearney and Michael Kearney of Gaby's in Palisade, Kendra Gruhlke of Clucking Good Eggs of Palisade, Thomas Reisetter, Charlie Gile of CL Transport Inc, Kim & Scott Nutting, Ed Anderson & Friends and OZZY of Grand Casino.

11/20/2025

TODAY IS THE DAY! We're asking for your support of our Toenail Clinic! Please consider donating!
We’ve raised $855 so far toward our $3,000 goal to enhance our Toenail Clinic — and we’re so grateful to everyone who has already contributed!
Your generosity will help us purchase:
🪑 A professional-grade pedicure chair to ensure comfort and accessibility for our clients
🩺 An ergonomic practitioner’s stool for our wonderful Registered Nurse, Cindy Roden
How to Give:
Visit GiveMN.org, type “Aitkin County CARE, Inc.” in the search bar, and click the Donate button!
Thank you for supporting healthy aging in our community and helping us provide compassionate, dignified care to older adults!
https://www.givemn.org/organization/Aitkin-County-Care

CARE would like to buy a professional grade pedicure station and clinician stool for our Toenail Clinic,   206 appointments have already been completed in 2025! Our registered nurse, Cindy Roden, is hosting Toenail Clinic every week, sometimes twice a week at our office l...

11/17/2025

Hey Community!
Give to the Max Day is THIS THURSDAY, and we’re asking for your support! We’ve raised $605 so far toward our $3,000 goal to enhance our Toenail Clinic — and we’re so grateful to everyone who has already contributed!
Your generosity will help us purchase:
🪑 A professional-grade pedicure chair to ensure comfort and accessibility for our clients
🩺 An ergonomic practitioner’s stool for our wonderful Registered Nurse, Cindy Roden
How to Give:
Visit GiveMN.org, type “Aitkin County CARE, Inc.” in the search bar, and click the Donate button!
Thank you for supporting healthy aging in our community and helping us provide compassionate, dignified care to older adults!
https://www.givemn.org/organization/Aitkin-County-Care

CARE would like to buy a professional grade pedicure station and clinician stool for our Toenail Clinic,   206 appointments have already been completed in 2025! Our registered nurse, Cindy Roden, is hosting Toenail Clinic every week, sometimes twice a week at our office l...

11/16/2025

📣 CARE presents The Grand Fall Pantry Event THIS THURSDAY! 🍁
Doors open at 9:00 AM sharp
Join us for a warm, welcoming—and totally FREE—community pantry experience at 20 Third Street NE, outside The Birchstreet Center in Downtown Aitkin.
🍫 Warm Drinks While You Wait
Enjoy complimentary hot chocolate and hot apple cider generously hosted by Moments Hospice!
🛍️ What to Expect
You’ll receive a number based on your arrival time. Bring a bag if you'd like—otherwise, we’ve got you covered.
Our pantry will be stocked with an amazing selection, including:
Fresh produce
Angie’s Acres meats
Non-perishable staples
60+ jars of spaghetti sauce
30 cans of Parmesan cheese
Toilet paper & Kleenex
Snacks for kids
…and so much more!
🛒 A Delightful Shopping Experience
Guests may select up to 30 items. Some items will have limits so we can share this abundance with as many neighbors as possible.
💛 No cost. No questions asked. All are welcome.
Check out all of our incredible sponsors on the event flyer!
Come early, bundle up, and let us help make your fall season a little brighter! 🍂

11/14/2025

Help Taylor Obert with her Senior Project — bringing joy and happiness to seniors this holiday season! ❤️

Taylor is partnering with CARE to make the season a little brighter for older adults in our community.

✨ Won’t you consider donating to the Santa 4 Seniors Project?
Your support helps deliver warmth, smiles, and holiday cheer to those who need it most.