UpliftedCare

03/31/2026

HEY SOCIAL WORKERS - ARE YOU AWESOME?? Come join our team!!

We're hiring a social worker to join the UpliftedCare team of professionals!

If you're looking for a way to use your skills to make a huge impact to the lives of our patients and families, visit our website using the link below and apply today!!
https://upliftedcare.org/careers/

03/30/2026

We had the privilege of hosting two events at the Illinois Veterans Home in Manteno last week to honor some very special veterans!

First - In honor of Women's History Month, we invited the female veterans and their families to join us for our annual Ladies' Tea & Brunch! We gathered with the veterans for a delicious meal, had some laughs and honored the women for their dedicated service to our country!

Then, in the afternoon, in honor of National Vietnam Veterans Day on March 29, we hosted a Vietnam Welcome Home Ceremony. Members gathered to hear some statistics from the Vietnam war from our Veteran Liaison, Jordan Taylor, a powerful message from our Veteran Outreach Specialist and fellow Vietnam Veteran, Dan Horton, and Vietnam Veteran Members were officially given a "Welcome Home" that many didn't receive when they initially returned home from the war.

Huge thanks to the Illinois Veterans Home - Manteno staff and volunteers for their dedicated partnership and helping us coordinate these events and thank you to the veterans and their families for allowing us to celebrate and honor all for their service to our great nation! ❤️💙

03/30/2026

LAST CALL!!! There's still time for you and your 4-legged bestie to join our faithful friend, Belle, and get signed up for our next Tails of Joy Pet Therapy Class beginning this Thursday, April 2! Limited spots available, so if you've been on the fence (or inside it 😉) consider this your sign to register, TODAY!

Submit your application by visiting the link below!
https://upliftedcare.org/volunteer/

03/18/2026

We had a great morning at the 10th Annual Women United Breakfast at Olivet Nazarene University! Following their theme of “Growing a Thriving Legacy,” we heard from many amazing women sharing their stories of impactful work in the community, including a fireside chat with our own executive director, Fawn Hendershott along with Cindy DeGroot!

It was a blessing to be surrounded by so many inspiring women and have the opportunity to hear how they choose to leave lasting legacies through their volunteerism!

03/16/2026

Our hearts go out to all those in our community impacted by the devastating tornadoes. Please know UpliftedCare is here to help.

The dedicated counselors at the UpliftedCare Community Grief Center are experts in helping navigate the difficult emotions that often accompany grief and loss. Our services are available to anyone in the community needing support, completely free of charge.

If you'd like more information, please give us a call at 815.939.4141.

03/10/2026

You and your four-legged bestie are invited to join our amazing Tails of Joy pet companion team!

The 7-week training begins on Thursday, April 2 and is held at the UpliftedCare Community Grief Center in Bourbonnais from 6:00-7:30 p.m.

Call Sarah to register at 815.939.4141, fill out our volunteer form online using the link below and share with all your friends!

Limited spots available and they're filling up FAST! Register today!!

https://upliftedcare.org/volunteer-form/

03/03/2026

March is National Social Work Month and we're excited to showcase our incredible team of professionals!

The theme for 2026 from the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is:
Social Workers: Uplift. Defend. Transform.

Our team of social workers on our palliative, hospice and grief support teams truly honor this theme in the work that they do for our patients, families and clients while fully serving the mission of UpliftedCare!

Wishing our team and all the social workers doing this valuable work a very happy Social Work Month! 💜

02/27/2026

We were excited to honor our dedicated staff, volunteers and members of the board of directors at our 2026 Employee & Volunteer Recognition Event last week at the Quality Inn in Bradley!

It was truly a beautiful evening of celebration, masquerade and a little mysterious fun!!

Huge thanks to our staff and volunteers that helped put this amazing event together, all the team honored for their years of service and educational advancements and our special guest detective, Jared Lauritson, for lending his expert acting skills to make the evening truly memorable! 🎭🎬💜

02/23/2026

📣 CALLING ALL NURSES: JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! 💜

📍Sign-On Bonus
📍Flexible Schedule
📍Excellent Compensation & Benefits Package

We're seeking qualified RNs to join our team of professionals in both our float and on-call positions. Apply on our website today at UpliftedCare.org or by using the link below!

https://upliftedcare.org/careers/

02/06/2026

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Our friends from UpliftedCare stopped by to spread some love today with some heart-shaped cookies and Valentines! Thank you to Uplifted for always being such a great partner in care with us at Prairieview!

02/05/2026

We’re honored to have been a Zonta Club of Kankakee grant recipient! Their generosity helps us continue the valuable grief support work we provide to the community! Help celebrate this amazing organization at their Party Gras Event this weekend! 💜

👯‍♀️🎭 MAKE IT A NIGHT OUT WITH FRIENDS! 🎭👯‍♂️

Looking for something fun to do this weekend?
Grab your friends and join us at Zonta Party Gras for great food, music, and Mardi Gras vibes!

🎉 Dinner buffet
🎶 Live band
🎟️ Auctions & raffles
🍹 Cash bar

📍 Kankakee Knights of Columbus
🕔 Doors open at 5 PM

🎭 Get your tickets and let the good times roll!

12/09/2025