Elderwerks Senior Resource Directory 2025/2026

VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS / PET RESOURCES

Anderson Humane 1000 S. LaFox St. South Elgin, IL 60177 847-697-2880 www.ahconnects.org Anderson Humane focuses on creating and supporting mutually beneficial relationships between people and animals. Current programming such as our Adoption Program, Military Veterans Program, and Healing Paws Pet Therapy Program create positive, impactful connections between people and animals, improving the lives of both. Anderson Humane is a resource for pet owners, providing information and services to provide better care for their pets. Services such as our Low-Cost Vaccination, Dental, and Spay/Neuter Clinics offer affordable veterinary care options, preventing owners from having to give up their pets simply because they can’t afford care. We also visit people in their homes and offer a helping hand to a pet owner in need.

Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly (LBFE) 355 N. Ashland Ave. Chicago, IL 60607-1016 312-455-1000 Chicago 312-300-6263 DuPage and Kane general@LBFEchicago.org www.lbfechicago.org LBFE extends a hand in friendship to Chicago elders 70 and older who have few or no meaningful social connections. It is privately funded, volunteer-based and non-profit. Free programs for LBFE elders include visiting programs, parties and celebrations, social clubs, summer vacations, essential services and intergenerational programs. Meals on Wheels/Golden Diners 773-661-4550 www.mealsonwheelschicago.org These programs are always in need of volunteers and donations. Seniors ages 60 and up depend on these charities to provide them one hot meal a day, 5 days a week. There are more seniors in need than there is food and funds. Call your local senior center for the location closest to you. National Volunteer Caregiving Network (NVCN) 512-582-2197 www.nvcnetwork.org/wp reassurance, meal preparation, shopping, transportation, respite care, assistance with chores, and bill paying to the elderly and disabled. Contact NVCN for a program near you. A network of organizations that provide friendly visits, telephone Rebuilding Together www.rebuildingtogether.org Nationwide nonprofit community revitalization organization that repairs homes. Check their website for the Illinois affiliates located throughout the state. Senior Care Volunteer Network 815-455-3120 www.scvnmchenrycounty.org Volunteers assisting McHenry County seniors and disabled with chores, transportation, meal preparation and shopping, etc. Also do friendly visits and telephone reassurance calls.

Senior Connections 847-869-0682

seniorconnections@cmsschicago.org www.cmsschicago.org/connections Senior Connections is a no-cost program that matches trained volunteers with older adults to create mutually beneficial friendships. Volunteers visit older adults weekly for an hour of conversation & connecting over a shared interest or activity, with options of meeting in-home, in a community setting., or by phone call. West Suburban Humane Society 1901 W. Ogden Avenue Downers Grove, IL 60515 630-960-9606 www.wshs-dg.org Always looking for volunteers to visit with registered therapy animals at local facilities that support seniors.

PET RESOURCES

Animal Care League 1013 Garfield Oak Park, IL 60304 708-848-8155 www.animalcareleague.org

A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter 420 Industrial Dr. Naperville, IL 60563 630-355-2299 www.adoptpetshelter.org

Non-profit organization that offers a low cost clinic for pet vaccinations, spay/ neuter surgeries and microchipping. Their 2nd Chance Shop accepts household items and high quality clothing donations to sell at their shop to support their organization.

A not-for-profit organization that provides temporary, loving homes for dogs and cats that no longer have families of their own. Their Blessed Bonds program provides temporary foster care and assistance, information, counseling and education to help keep pets out of the animal welfare system and in homes where they belong. “ All of the animals except for man know that the principal business of life is to enjoy it. ” Samuel Butler

Animal Welfare League 6224 S. Wabash Chicago, IL 60637 773-667-0088

10305 Southwest Hwy Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 708-636-8586 www.animalwelfareleague.com

An organization that is committed to helping pets find a good home. Has a low-cost clinic and a service that distributes pet food monthly at no cost. AnimalShelter.org This website provides information on animal shelters, lost/found/adoptable pets, pet medication, dog parks and other pet-related resources.

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