12/06/2025
We had the privilege of teaming up with an inspiring group of students from Countryside Cares, an organization at Countryside Elementary in Barrington Hills, that organized a community candy drive. 🍬🍬Their goal was simple but meaningful: collect candy to send comfort and gratitude to soldiers serving away from home.💙 💙
Together, our APEX staff and these incredible kids packed up hundreds of pieces of donated candy and prepared the shipments for Operation Shoebox, an organization that creates care packages for active-duty service members.
As a hospice organization with a 4-Star We Honor Veterans ranking, supporting those who serve is deeply woven into who we are. Partnering with young people who share that spirit of appreciation felt truly special.
A huge thank-you to the students for their hard work, kindness, and big hearts—and to for the important work they do year-round. Proud moments like this remind us that honoring Veterans is a community effort, and every gesture of thanks matters.
Learn more about APEX Veterans programs at APEX-Health.com