Lightways Hospice

10/30/2025

Thank You to Our 2025 Annual Sponsors!

We want to extend our deepest gratitude to our 2025 Annual Sponsors for their unwavering support in helping us provide exceptional hospice and serious illness care to our patients and their families. Your generosity truly makes a difference, and we are deeply thankful for your commitment.

If you’d like to join us as an annual sponsor or make a donation, please reach out to our Development Department at 815.740.4104 or visit www.lightways.org/donate.

10/29/2025

💙 Help for the Holidays 💙

The holiday season can be especially difficult when you're grieving the loss of a loved one. You’re not alone — join Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care for support, reflection, and tools to help you navigate this time of year with care and intention.

✨ Two Event Options:

👨‍👩‍👧 Virtual Family Event (All Ages)
📅 November 10 | 🕕 6:00 – 7:30 PM

💻 Virtual Help for the Holidays (For Adults)
📅 November 20 | 🕕 6:00 – 7:30 PM

We’ll share helpful tips for coping, ways to honor your loved one, and create space for connection and healing.

📌 Registration recommended by November 5
📞 Call 815.460.3282 or
📧 Email griefsupport@lightways.org

10/29/2025

Lightways We Honor Veterans – Veterans Day Breakfast

🗓 Thursday, November 6
📍 Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care, 250 Water Stone Circle, Joliet, IL 60431

Join us in honoring the brave men and women who have served our country. All Veterans are invited to our Annual Veterans Day Breakfast—a heartfelt morning of gratitude, community, and remembrance.

🥞 Breakfast Menu Includes:
Biscuits & Gravy | Eggs | Bacon | Sausage | French Toast Casserole | Fresh Fruit & Pastries

🎖️ Program Details:

In-Person Program: 8:30 AM

Carry-Out Options: 7:30 AM & 8:00 AM

Special guest presentations from local Veteran organizations & Lightways team

💙 This is our small way of saying thank you for your service.

🔗 Register here: www.lightways.org/event/lightways-we-honor-veterans-veterans-day-breakfast

10/28/2025

🎃 Pumpkin Painting at the Illinois Veterans Home in LaSalle!

We had such a wonderful time getting into the Halloween spirit with the veterans at the Illinois Veterans Home in LaSalle! The event was full of creativity, laughter, and connection — a perfect way to celebrate the season together.

A heartfelt thank you to Kane Family Farms for generously donating all the pumpkins that made this event possible. Your kindness and community support mean so much! 🧡

At Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care, we’re proud to honor and support those who have served our country through our We Honor Veterans Program. Learn more about how we serve veterans and their families here: 👉 www.lightways.org/veterans-program/

10/28/2025

Tickets Are Now OPEN for the 21st Annual Lights of Love

Memorial Tribute & Tree Lighting Ceremony
📅 Wednesday, November 26, 2025
📍 Joliet West High School Auditorium

Join us for a meaningful evening as we gather to honor and remember our loved ones who are no longer with us, just as the holiday season begins.

Registration is required by November 4th to be included in the tribute video and printed program. Early registration is encouraged.

🕔 Doors open at 5:00 PM
🌟 Program begins at 6:00 PM

Register now at: www.lightways.org/event/lightsoflove

Prefer to register in person? Bring your photo to Lightways at 250 Water Stone Circle, Joliet (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM)

📞 Questions? Contact Stacey Baltz at 331.298.0017

Let’s come together as a community to reflect, remember, and honor the light our loved ones continue to bring to our lives.

10/27/2025

🌟 Grow with Purpose at Lightways! 🌟

We’re honored to be named a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace for five years running — and as we expand into the northern region, we’re looking for compassionate professionals to join our team!

Whether you’re beginning your career or bringing a wealth of experience, Lightways offers more than a job — it’s a place where every day makes a difference.

💛 Why Choose Lightways?
🌱 Meaningful, mission-driven work
💫 A supportive and compassionate culture
💰 Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
👩‍⚕️ Opportunities in hospice, serious illness, and pediatric care
🌼 A workplace where purpose and passion thrive together

If you’re ready to grow in a career that touches lives, we’d love to meet you.

👉 Apply today: www.lightways.org/careers

10/24/2025

10/23/2025

🌱 Come grow with us at Lightways! 💛

We’re proud to be named a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace five years in a row — and as we expand into the northern region, we’re hiring across a variety of roles!

Whether you're just starting out or bringing years of experience, Lightways offers more than a job — it's a chance to make a real difference every day.

⭐ Why join Lightways?
✨ Mission-driven work that truly matters
✨ Supportive, compassionate team culture
✨ Competitive pay and great benefits
✨ Opportunities in hospice, serious illness, and pediatric care
✨ A place where purpose and passion grow together

If you're ready to build a career with heart, we’d love to connect.

👉 Apply today: www.lightways.org/careers

10/22/2025

Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care is now offering a 𝗩𝗜𝗥𝗧𝗨𝗔𝗟 Caregiver Support Group for both our Lightways families and anyone in the community caring for a loved one with an advanced life-threatening illness. 💙

This virtual group will be co-facilitated by a Lightways Social Worker and Grief Counselor, who will guide discussions on coping with caregiver stress and the grief experienced during a loved one's illness.

If you're a caregiver looking for support, we invite you to join us for this compassionate, supportive space.

To register, click here: https://lightways-org.zoom.us/.../bAtaX1DgQJevjs6xPqxQUQ

If you or a loved one is in need of Grief Support services, please contact us at www.lightways.org/griefsupport or 815.460.3282