Articles filed under Volunteering
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JourneyCare volunteers assist patients in their final daysNov 28, 2016 5:00 am - JourneyCare has nearly 1,300 volunteers, who assist the agency in providing care in a variety of ways. Here's a look at some of their stories: "Our volunteers are at the...
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Therapy dog makes woman's last days memorableNov 28, 2016 5:00 am - I try to help JourneyCare in any way I can. Through my catering business, I have donated food for special events like the Lake County Honor Flight. The Honor Flight part...
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Medical student learns lesson at hospiceNov 28, 2016 5:00 am - My goal is to help others by becoming a doctor, and volunteering for JourneyCare allows me to interact with patients and help them in a way you simply cannot in most hos...
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How to help JourneyCare and its missionNov 28, 2016 5:00 am - JourneyCare relies heavily on volunteers and fundraisers to supplement the quality of the programs it offers. Here's how you can get involved: Volunteering • Admini...
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JourneyCare helped family say goodbye to motherNov 28, 2016 5:00 am - I knew of JourneyCare long before my family ever needed their team's help. As a professional DJ, I had helped the organization for many years by serving as emcee for sp...
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Volunteering at hospices proves to be invaluableNov 28, 2016 5:00 am - I didn't know about this organization until I worked for the company that built the administration building in Glenview. The people I met were all so lovely and I learne...
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JourneyCare provides peace for patientsNov 28, 2016 5:00 am - Q: What is your organization's name? A: JourneyCare Q: When and why did the organization start? How has it grown? A: Three nonprofit hospice care providers, Horizon Hos...
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People to be thankful for: Kelly CollinsNov 27, 2016 10:00 pm - Kelly Collins insists that her efforts to raise awareness about mental illness are just part of her job, but people around her know better. As director of care and conne...
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Roselle man part of Hurricane Matthew relief effortNov 27, 2016 10:00 pm - In response to Hurricane Matthew in North Carolina, veteran-led disaster response organization Team Rubicon deployed Jim Flory of Roselle as part of its relief effort. A...
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Retired St. Charles couple keeps on givingNov 24, 2016 5:00 am - You won't find retirees Dudley and Judy Burgess spending their days rusting away in a rocking chair. The St. Charles duo, both 74, are too busy. Judy's to-do list includ...