Honorary Chairmen

Campaign Co-Chairs

John “Jack” McGuireState Representative – 86th District

Arthur “A.J.” Wilhelmi State Senator – 43rd District

Mary LancasterWermer, Rogers, Doran & RuzonWJOL 1340-AMJoliet Herald News

Lynne LichtenauerJTHS Alumni Relations OfficeWJOL 1340-AMJoliet Herald News

Natalie ManleyWermer, Rogers, Doran & RuzonWJOL 1340-AMJoliet Herald News

It is an honor to serve as co-sponsors of The Capital Campaign for the Senior Services Center of Will County. The statistics show how important this campaign is to the senior population of Will County. According to the 2000 cen-sus, the 60-plus population in Will County has increased by 35%, and this trend will only grow as the baby boomers reach senior status. These statistics make it even more evident why this campaign is so important. By serving men and women over age 60 with Meals on Wheels, conducting elder abuse investigations, and implementing health programs and social and recreational programs, we can ensure a quality of life to seniors in Will County who have raised their families, paid their taxes, and deserve the best quality of life in their golden years.

What you should know about the Center is that they are committed to program services: 92 cents of every dollar raised goes directly into services. Please consider donating to this very worthy campaign, and help the Senior Services Center continue to provide the most essential services to over 47,000 seniors in Will County.

We appreciate your kindness for the senior community of Will County.

Roof Replacement$80,000

Parking Lot Pavement$40,000

Reserve Fund Replenishment$600,000

Morgage Payoff$535,662

Capital Campaign Funding Needed

Total: $1,255,662

The Need

As a non-for profit social service agency, the Senior Services Center has been serving senior citizens and their families for 40 years. Although there is a strong volunteer base at the Center, it is funding that keeps our doors open and allows us to improve the lives of our local seniors citizens. This task is getting tougher each year, as we continue to see increases in the request for services.

In 2005, we reached 47,970 different individuals and provided 786,735 units of service which is a 9% increase.

We often have a waiting list for home delivered meals and at times have had waiting lists for respite services and counseling. We also have many programs and support groups that would not be possible without appropriate funding.

In today’s fast paced political and business environment, senior issues tend to get lost. This campaign is an incredible opportunity to not only help our seniors, but also raise public awareness about the Center and all it has to offer.

“As the 60-plus population continues to increase, so does

the need for our services”

Senior Services Center

Senior Services Center of Will County is a multi-purpose center, established in 1967.

Our purpose is to enhance the quality of life of older persons, help maintain their independence, avoid or lessen isolation and loneliness, and help maintain the wellness of the older person.

We serve older adults ages 50 and over and their families who reside in Will County and some services are also provided to individuals in Grundy and Kankakee Counties.

In 2005, Senior Services provided over 786,000 units of service to over 47,900 different older persons within our community.

Programs and Services provided include:

Comprehensive Care Management• Eligibility, Arrangement and Monitoring for Adult Day Care, •Homemaker Services, Home Delivered Meals and Senior CompanionScreening for appropriate nursing home placement•Elder Abuse Investigation•Nutrition Program “Meals on Wheels” and (11) Congregate Dining Sites•Long Term Care Ombudsman Program•Information and Assistance•Social Services•Recreational/Social Activities•Special Interest Classes and Workshops•Health Services•Volunteer Opportunities•SeniorNet Computer Lab•Family Caregiver Program•Education•Advocacy for the Elderly•

“Senior Services is very proud of its commitment

to program services– which exceeds 90% of total

expenditures.”

The Impact

The goal of this Capital Campaign is to raise $1.2 million.These dollars will directly impact the center by allowing us to:

Pay off the mortgage on the building •Replace the roof•Repave the parking lots • Establish an emergency reserve fund, and subsidize other programs •and projects as deemed necessary by the Board of Directors

“We will be able to add more people to our Home Delivered Meals program once the mortgage is paid.”

For more information on how you can help

Contact Karen Nall, Senior Services Development Director at: (815) 740-4207

Senior Services Center of Will County 251 N. Center St. Joliet, IL 60435 (815) 723-9713 Fax: (815) 740-4218

www.willcountyseniors.org

Honorary ChairsRepresentative Jack McGuireSenator A. J. Wilhelmi

Campaign Co-ChairsMary Lancaster Wermer, Rogers, Doran & Ruzon

Lynne LichtenauerJTHS Alumni Relations

Natalie ManleyWermer, Rogers, Doran & Ruzon

Steering Committee ChairMr. Brian GiegerichStandard Bank and Trust Co.

Committee MembersKaren BatenicHarrah’s Casino

Herb BrooksPastor – St. Johns Church & Protective Services Worker at the Center

Karen Callanan Will County Treasurer

Roxanne Geraci - MilitelloJoliet Junior College

Mike HanrahanMidwest Generation

Bernadine Hudson Board President

John Kilday

John QuinnAT & T

Dan VeraJoliet Township Supervisor

James WaldorfVillage of Plainfield

Larry Walsh Will County Executive

Senior Services Center StaffPat HensleyExecutive Director

Mary Pat Frye Director of Case Coordination Unit

Lavera ClaibornDirector of Nutrition

Wilma Hopkins Director of Programs and Education

John JonesDirector of Maintenance

Karen Nall Director of Development

Ms. Bernadine Hudson President

Mr. Brian Giegerich1st Vice President

Rev. Stanley Lane2nd Vice President

Sister Ellen ThomasSecretary

Mrs. Jill ZakiTreasurer

Rev. Jim Allen

Mr. James BaldacciEmpress Casino

Ms. Carol Banas-HicksSilver Cross Hospital

Mr. Bryan BentleyHarrah’s Casino

Ms. Denise BertucciMid America Bank

Mrs. Bessie Caldwell

Ms. Sharon CarnaghiFirst Midwest Bank

Mr. Seuth ChaleunphonhUniversity of St. Francis

Dr. Michael EarlyRichland School Dist. 88A

Ms. Roxane Geraci - MilitelloJoliet Junior College

Dr. Alan HardersenJoliet Junior College

Ms. Dorothy Henderson

Ms. Cathy Holz

Mrs. Frances Leckrone

Mr. Vincent McGirrMr. Jack McGuireState Representative

Dr. Lon McPhersonProvena St. Joseph Medical Center

Ms. Judy MilitelloJoliet Area Community Hospice

Ms. Sandra PetersonProvena St. Joseph Medical Center

Mrs. Gale Skrobuton

Dr. Rubye Taylor-Drake

Mr. Dan VeraSupervisor-Joliet Township

Mrs. Grace Vinciguerra

Ms. Margie WoodsWill County Board

Mr. Thomas OsterbergerAdvisor

Senior Services Center Of Will CountyCapital Campaign Steering Committee

2006 Board of Directors

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