Thanks to the generosity of our community and volunteers, We

Care, Inc. has been able to provide the following services to those in

need…

Transportation: A total of 21,198 rides for medical appointments,

work and shopping or to visit a friend or family member.

Meals on Wheels: A total of 2,156 meals were delivered.

Food Pantry: A total of 7,100 meals were distributed to families in

the Morton area.

Information Referral: 240 referrals were made to the appropriate

agencies or organizations.

Program totals

October 2019—December 2019

WE CARE,INC. www.wecareofmorton.com

Community Service (309) 263-1015

Transportation (309) 263-7708

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To provide

services that help

individuals

maintain

independence

and

improve the

quality of life

for those in need

since 1975

OUR GOAL:

TO HAVE OUR

CLIENTS

REMAIN IN THEIR

OWN HOMES AS

LONG AS

POSSIBLE.

These services and activities are funded whole or in part,

by a grant from the Heart of Illinois United Way.

PO BOX 16

MORTON, IL 61550

W E C A R E , I N C .

TRANSPORTATION

We Care, Inc. offers transportation to Morton,

Rural Tazewell and Woodford Counties.

Escorts ride for no charge.

Handicapped accessible.

Transportation office hours are

5:30 a.m.—5:30 p.m.

Monday—Friday.

To arrange a ride, just call

We Care Transportation -

(309) 263-7708

We ask that you call ahead 24 hours to schedule your ride.

This is for your benefit as well as ours.

These programs have been

made possible, by funds

received from the Central

Illinois Agency

on Aging.

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We Care, Inc. does not discriminate in admission to programs or treatment of employment in programs in compliance with

the Illinois Human Rights Act, The U.S. Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, The Age Discrimination

Act, The Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the U.S. and Illinois Constitutions. If you feel you have been

discriminated against, you have the right to file a complaint with Illinois Department on Aging. For information call

1-800-252-8966 (Voice and TDD) or the Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc. (309) 674-2071 TDD (309) 674-1831.

Transportation services

funded in whole or in part by

operating assistance grants

from Illinois Department of

Transportation.

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UPSCALE RESALE

Upscale Resale is a shop operated by an all-volunteer sales staff with

donated merchandise. Proceeds from sales benefit We Care, Inc.

Please stop in and take a look. By shopping at Upscale Resale or

donating items for sale, you help We Care, Inc. programs.

Business Hours

Monday—Friday 10 am—4 pm

Saturday 10 am—3 pm

Located at 109 S. Main St.

Morton, IL 61550

(309) 266-6089

MEALS-ON-WHEELS

A home-delivered meal program for senior

citizens, persons with disabilities, and persons

recovering from an illness. Special diets are available. The hot meal is delivered at noon with an optional sack lunch

available. Deliveries are Monday through Friday.

For more information or to sign up for meals, call 263-1015.

FOOD PANTRY

A food distribution program for persons in need. Information and referrals are also provided to help

recipients locate other agencies that may be able to provide

additional services. Pantry distribution is on Tuesdays from 1:00

pm—3:00 pm. AN APPOINTMENT IS REQUIRED.

Call 263-1015 9am–4pm Monday—Thursday for an

appointment.

W E C A R E , I N C .

Executive Director Lee Linwood

Transportation Mgr Jeff Adair

Financial Manager Misty Douglas

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President Ryan Johnson

Vice President Dana Wiegand

Secretary Wendy Ferrill

Treasurer Arlen Edelman

Mary Ann Betteridge

Mike Stratton

Cindy Zimmerman

Lisbeth Spradlin

John Redlingshafer

M e m o r I a l s

During the period of October 1, 2019

through December 31, 2019 We Care,

Inc. received the following memorials:

Eleanor Meyer

Skip Lemke

Our sincere THANK

YOU to everyone

who remembered a

loved one in this

W E C A R E, I N C.

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We Care, Inc.

Serving the

community for

Over 43 years!

Thank you for

your continued

support!

YOU CAN ALSO HELP BY DONATING TO OUR FOOD PANTRY...

We Are Currently In Need of:

Hamburger

Helper

Instant Mashed

Potatoes Rice/Pasta

Sides

Spaghetti Sauce

Crackers

Cookie/ Brownie

Mixes Jelly

Mac N Cheese

Cereal

OR BY DONATING YOUR TIME TO BECOME A WE CARE VOLUNTEER! JUST CALL (309) 263-1015 AND ASK FOR SHEILA

Eli’s November Donation Creation

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Once again we are excited to be the

recipient of Eli’s Coffee Shop’s

November Donations Creations

proceeds. Eli’s donated $1.00 from

each Pecan Pie Latte sold throughout

the month of November. The staff at

We Care greatly appreciate their

generosity and as always

enjoy this delicious drink!

THANK YOU ELI’S!!!

HOLIDAY blessings

We are so thankful to be part of such a giving

community. As the holidays approach business-

es, organizations, churches, families, and indi-

viduals throughout our community reach out to

help make the holidays more special for our cli-

ents. Thanks to Community United Church of

Christ for providing and delivering wonderful

Thanksgiving meals to our pantry clients. Also

to St. Vincent DePaul for their generosity in

their donation of ham and sides to be handed

out also. What a blessing this is for our clients.

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P A G E 7 W E C A R E , I N C .

GIFTS FROM THE

HEART!

A HUGE THANKS TO EVERY-

ONE WHO WORKED SO HARD

AND GAVE SO MUCH TO MAKE

THIS HOLIDAY SEASON SO

SPECIAL FOR OTHERS!

THANK YOU TO ALL OF SANTA’S HELPERS!!!!!

COMMUNITY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

MORTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE CRIME LAB

PAAR REAL ESTATE

THANKS TO EACH OF THESE ORGANIZATIONS LISTED ABOVE WE

HAD THE PLEASURE OF HANDING OUT GIFTS AND GIFT CARDS TO

FAMILIES IN NEED THIS HOLIDAY. EACH PERSON WHO GAVE SO

GENEROUSLY MADE CHRISTMAS EVEN MORE SPECIAL

FOR THESE INDIVIDUALS & FAMILIES.

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

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DONATED FOOD ITEMS FROM

LINCOLN, LETTIE BROWN,

GRUNDY, BLESSED SACRAMENT

SCHOOLS, AND SEVERAL

FAMILIES & INDIVIDUALS

A sincere thank you to everyone involved in

donating food items to help stock our pantry.

Because of your generosity we are able to

provide food to those in need in our

community and surrounding areas.

THANKS TO FRIENDS LIKE THIS,

WE CARE CAN CONTINUE

TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO OUR COMMUNITY!!

MORTON HIGH SCHOOL

MATH STUDENTS

FOR COLLECTING OVER 6,200 FOOD

ITEMS FOR OUR PANTRY

TO THE STUDENTS, TEACHERS, AND PARENTS

WHO MAKE THIS HAPPEN EVERY YEAR AND

TO ALL THOSE IN THE COMMUNITY WHO

GIVE SO GENEROUSLY. THANK YOU!

“Giving is not just about making a donation. It is

about making a difference.” ~Kathy Calvin~

A HUGE THANK YOU

MHS SOCCER TEAM

GIVE HUNGER A RED CARD EVENT!

MHS SOCCER TEAM STAMP OUT HUNGER WITH THEIR GIVE HUNGER A RED

CARD EVENT! OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, LEE LINWOOD, HAD THE PLEASURE

OF SPEAKING TO THESE FANTASTIC STUDENTS WHILE ACCEPTING A CHECK

FOR $3,690.00 TO PURCHASE FOOD ITEMS FOR OUR PANTRY. THANKS IS

NEVER ENOUGH TO SHOW OUR APPRECIATION FOR THIS WONDERFUL EVENT!

P A G E 9 W E C A R E , I N C .

Tracy Haynes—Finance Assistant

Tracy was born in Peoria, IL and raised in Lowpoint , IL. After attending elemen-tary through high school at Lowpoint-Washburn Schools she went on to earn an Associates Degree in Applied Science as a Certified Medical Assistant graduating in 2006. After college she worked as a CMA for several years leaving in January of 2013. April 2013 she accepted a job at We Care, starting as a Front Office Assistant. She fulfilled her position after 1 1/2 years and was promoted to Finance Assistant in 2014. Tracy states “I’m very fortunate to work for such a great company that focuses on the needs of our clients. It’s gratifying to come to work everyday with the goal of helping others to the best of our ability. Living in Morton and seeing needs met for elderly, disabled, and low income individuals and families is extremely rewarding.” Tracy lives in Morton with her daughter and says she really loves the Morton community.

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Human Service Collaborative

Return Service Requested

NON PROFIT

US POSTAGE PAID

MORTON, IL PERMIT NO. 220

We Care, Inc. is proud to be a member of the Human Services Collaborative of Greater

Peoria.

The mission of the collaborative is to build a greater Peoria area by recognizing the impact

of—and leveraging support for—everyone’s well being.

We are made up of about 30 service agencies that provide

crucial, unique, and significant services in the Greater

Peoria Illinois area.

To find out more about the Human Services

Collaborative, visit:

www.humanservicescollaborative.com