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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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WINTER 2020
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.
P A G E 2
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.
P A G E 3
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.
P A G E 4 W E C A R E , I N C .
W E C A R E , I N C . P A G E 5
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
P A G E 6
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.
W E C A R E , I N C .
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!
W E C A R E , I N C . P A G E 8
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.
WINTER 2020
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