Willow Falls - Community Partner

bring people together from around Crest Hill with similar interests or problems to address concerns that impact their well-being.

A community partnership will make up different types of members to address their interests and concerns. It is a powerful instrument for bringing about environmental and behavioral modifications to improve the community’s health.

Considering this, Willow Falls has been engaged in various partnerships with other organizations within our communities to promote wellness activities. Active community engagement provides opportunities for residents to feel a sense of purpose, participate in an ongoing project, provide structure to the day and lend their talents and abilities to others. Many residents at Willow Falls have resided within the Crest Hill/Joliet area for most of their lives, so are very familiar with many organizations who benefit from engagement projects. For instance, Make a Difference Day engaged our seniors by creating cards for foster children. Donations of stamps and scrapbook paper made serving others enjoyable and created a social outlet for our residents.

Hamburgerseria and Willow Falls partnered together to support The Alzheimer’s Association. With fundraisers like the walk-to-end Alzheimer’s, hand-painted birdhouses, and drip-paint flowerpots, the residents at Willow Falls step up to contribute their time and talent.

Let’s not forget the Earth Day planting of marigolds. The Willow Falls residents wanted to make a difference by showing their appreciation of this planet. If you’re going to make a difference, take time to understand your impact on the environment. A project that has been near and dear to the hearts of residents of Willow Falls for years is the opportunity to complete projects for MorningStar Mission. This year, residents stuffed envelopes for a mailing list. In the past, residents have taken a trip to the Mission to help with various projects and tasks. Residents reminisce about their work and look forward to helping each year.

Community partnership efforts are more effective when there is a common goal. At Willow Falls, we know that wellness truly encompasses all aspects of life. So, our shared focus on physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health brings us together with organizations committed to this same vision.

The partnerships that have emerged from these efforts are powerful examples of community support for one another. Together, we can build a strong foundation for the future wellness of Willow Falls and our community.

We hope to bring more activities that build friendships, improve health, and inspire positive change as we continue to nurture these partnerships. After all, no one partner can achieve change alone.

Willow Falls Senior Living

1681 Willow Cir Dr.

Crest Hill, IL 60403

815-725-5868

www.willowfalls.com