ABOUT US

MISSION

Our mission is to support older adults in living independently for as long as possible by facilitating community connection, promoting dignity and autonomy, and combating isolation and loneliness.

OUR HISTORY

After an extensive review of community needs, the volunteer-driven ElderCARE organization began at Victory Memorial Hospital as Victory Community ElderCARE in 1998. When Victory Memorial Hospital became Vista Health East in 2000, it was renamed Vista ElderCARE Volunteers. In 2004, Vista Health/Victory Memorial Hospital transitioned the core services to Christ Church, where it became known as ElderCARE@ChristChurch. Core services of friendly visits, grocery shopping, and escorted transportation to medical appointments continued uninterrupted to care receivers by volunteers throughout the transition.  

In 2014, the ElderCARE board of directors was organized and conducted a baseline study of similar organizations in northern Illinois. ElderCARE Lake County is now incorporated and maintains its own 501(c)(3) status.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Angie Landmesser, Chair
Dwayne Bell, Treasurer
Dr. Jeanette Keyes, Secretary
Earl Ball LaVera Davis
Pamela Hrabak
Jeanette Keyes Marcela Cobian
Pam Hraback

STAFF

Rev. Jackie Lynn, Executive Director
Amy VanBoskerck, Associate Director
Licelot "Lee" Ramirez, Program Manager
Carlos Rico, Transportation Specialist
Nancy Alongi, Volunteer Recruitment Specialist
James Harris, Technology Specialist

ElderCARE Lake County ▪ 410 Grand Avenue ▪ Waukegan, IL 60085
P: 847-406-4683 ▪ F: 847-406-4685 ▪ info@eldercarelakecounty.org