In this episode of Kankakee Valley Community Happenings, host Mike Tomano welcomes Alicia Kleinert, the founder and executive director of the MCA Senior Adult Day Center. Alicia shares the vital mission of her organization, which provides structured daytime services, health monitoring, and social engagement for seniors aged 60 and older across Kankakee, Will, and Iroquois counties.

The conversation highlights the launch of the Community Stewards campaign, an initiative designed to maintain the center’s stability and ensure that local seniors continue to receive uninterrupted care. Alicia explains the challenges of delayed funding and how local businesses and individuals can play a pivotal role in supporting the organization through tax-deductible contributions, volunteering, and in-kind donations.

Listeners will also learn about the broader impact of adult day services, including the essential respite provided to caregivers and the ways the center addresses senior isolation through specialized programming and health services. Alicia also reflects on her professional background as a respiratory therapist and what motivated her to establish this resource in her hometown.

Listen to the full episode to discover more about the specific services offered at the center, the organizations already stepping up to help, and how you can get involved in supporting the local senior community.

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