Knights of Columbus Partners with DuPage Senior Citizens Council

Knights of Columbus FR. John Barrett Council #8365 in Villa Park, IL has donated $2,000 to DuPage Senior Citizens Council (DSCC). On June 4th Jes Silva, Roger R. Dooley, and George Laarveld presented a check to DSCC. All funds raised and donated will go towards the services DSCC provides seniors in DuPage County.

DSCC provides a variety of services that help seniors meet their basic needs, live safely in their own homes and communities, and maintain their integrity, independence, and physical and mental well-being. DSCC’s services ensure seniors have access to sufficient healthy food, provide a regular well-being check, help seniors maintain their homes and yards, combat senior loneliness and isolation, and more. DSCC’s services not only promote the health and longevity of seniors, but also support their independence by helping to meet the increased needs which accompany the aging process. DSCC’s services provide a safety net for all DuPage seniors in need, and DSCC has been credited with saving the lives of several seniors.

Knight of Columbus is built on the principles of charity, fraternity, and patriotism. Members of the Knights of Columbus show love for their neighbors by acting to help those in need. Aid and assistance are offered to sick, disabled, and needy members of the community, such as the low-income and homebound seniors that DSCC serves. Due to the DSCC’s alignment with the mission of the Knights of Columbus FR. John Barrett Council #8365, DSCC was chosen to be the recipient of a donation.

“DSCC is so thankful for the support of the Knights of Columbus FR. John Barrett Council #8365. Due to the uncertainty of traditional state and federal funding, the support of community organizations like the Knights are vital to our ability to ensure the safety, independence, and mental and physical well-being of seniors, particularly those who live alone or do not have family close by,” commented DSCC Executive Director Marylin Krolak.

The DuPage Senior Citizens Council (DSCC) is a not-for-profit 501(c) (3), volunteer-driven organization, dedicated to helping seniors live with safety and dignity. Since 1975, DSCC has provided a variety of services for seniors, including Home-Delivered Meals (Meals on Wheels), Community Dining, Health & Wellness Education, Well-Being Checks, Pet Care & Food Assistance, Minor Home Repairs, Contractor Referrals, Yard Clean Ups, Friendly Visit/Assistance and Intergenerational Activities.