UpliftedCare

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!

02/03/2026

‼️📣HEY RURAL COMMUNITIES - WE NEED YOU📣‼️
Become an UpliftedCare Volunteer today to start giving back to those in your home community!!

"But I don't know if I could do this..." 🤔
Many volunteers feel unsure at first - and that's ok. We provide supportive training to help you feel confident, comfortable and prepared every step of the way!

💜Who Makes a Great UpliftedCare Volunteer? 💜
▪️YOU!
▪️Retirees & Empty Nesters
▪️College Students
▪️Farmers
▪️Veterans
▪️ANYONE with a compassionate heart!

Still working full-time? No problem! ⏰Flexible hours to work around your schedule!
Give what you can, when you can!

"But I don't have a medical background..."🩺 No medical knowledge needed!!

🎁Sometimes the greatest gift you can give is your presence! 🎁

As an UpliftedCare Volunteer Your Visits May Include:
🌻Companionship
🗣️Conversation
📖Reading
🙏Praying
🎶Playing a favorite song
📺Watch a new show
🤫Sitting quietly together

Our current volunteers will tell you... You may give a little, but you'll get A LOT in return! 💜

SO...WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR??
Call Sarah McCabe at 815.939.4141 to learn more.
Ready to get started? Submit your application using the link below!
https://upliftedcare.org/volunteer/

02/02/2026

At UpliftedCare, we honor Black History Month by recognizing the profound and often overlooked contributions of Black individuals whose leadership, innovation, and perseverance have shaped our communities, our nation, and the world.

Established in 1926 by historian Carter G. Woodson and expanded to a month‑long observance in 1976, this celebration reminds us of our responsibility to learn from the past, uplift diverse voices, and ensure that every story is valued.

For our team and the families we serve, Black History Month is an opportunity to deepen understanding, celebrate achievements across all fields, and reaffirm our commitment to compassionate, culturally aware care.

01/26/2026

Check out the 2026 UpliftedCare Community Grief Center Grief Support Group Schedule!

Call today to register - 815.939.4141

The UpliftedCare Community Grief Center offers grief support services to anyone in the community completely FREE of charge. We offer individual counseling, family counseling, monthly grief workshops and grief support groups focusing on various types of loss. Please save our 2026 Grief Support Group Schedule and feel free to share the information with anyone who could benefit from our services.

To register for a group, workshop or to schedule an appointment, please call our office today at 815.939.4141.

01/05/2026

We're honored to be featured again this year as Best Hospice Organization in The Daily Journal Readers' Choice Awards! Please vote for UPLIFTEDCARE using the link below! You can vote daily, so please share with your friends to help defend our title and lead us to victory for the 2025 contest! 💜

Vote for the Best of the Best in Kankakee and surrounding counties!

12/24/2025

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
Wishing our community joy, peace, and endless blessings this holiday season. Let’s make 2026 unforgettable!

12/09/2025

12/06/2025

Celebrating National Hospice & Palliative Care Month!

This year’s theme, “Rooted in Community – Uplifted in Care,” reflects our deep commitment to serving our neighbors with empathy, expertise, and heart.
Join us in honoring our dedicated team who makes a difference every day.

We’ve asked our team to reflect on their personal journeys and share what it means to uplift others through care. These reflections will be featured throughout November, celebrating the spirit of UpliftedCare and the people who make it truly special.

Meet Our Team: Fawn Hendershott - Executive Director

Thank you, Fawn for being part of our team and Uplifting the communities we serve!

Read More how Fawn is Redefining Hospice Care with UpliftedCare.

November is National Hospice & Palliative Care Month, a time to honor the heart and soul of UpliftedCare—our extraordinary team. Every day, you bring compassion and community connection to the forefront of your work. This month, we’re shining a light on the stories that define who we are: moment...