Donations – Every Gift to Lightways Matters.
Whether large or small, your donation makes an impact on the patients, clients and families in our care.
Online Donations
Donations for Direct Patient Care
As a nonprofit, community-based independent hospice, we seek donations for direct patient care that is not covered by any insurance. Your donation to the general fund supports:
- Uninsured or underinsured patients in need of any of our services. No one is turned away based on their inability to pay.
- Our pediatric palliative care program. We receive no reimbursement for 70% of the children in our pediatric program.
- Our integrative therapy program. This includes massage and music therapists.
- Child life specialists. These specially-trained therapists work with children experiencing a loss.
- Community grief support services. Counseling, programs and workshops are offered at no charge to anyone needing help.
- Nurse Navigators. As part of our Serious Illness Care program, these RNs provide additional support for patients and caregivers.
- Community Education. We provide community outreach on end-of-life topics in the community.
For more information or questions please contact Tammy Bristol, Director of Philanthropy at 815.531.3553 or email [email protected].
Your support is much needed and greatly appreciated. With your help, Lightways will continue to provide unwavering guidance and support for anyone in need of care.
How to Make a Donation
Donations may be made by credit or debit card by clicking the button below.
Donations are also accepted by check. Please mail your gift to 250 Water Stone Circle, Joliet, IL 60431.
If your employer matches your charitable donations, please let us know here. Doubling—or even tripling–your gift is a huge benefit to Lightways.
Lightways is a tax-exempt, non-denominational charitable organization with a 501(c)(3) classification. (Tax ID number 36-3191281) Therefore, your gifts are tax-exempt to the fullest extent allowed by law.
Memorial Gifts
Loved ones, family, friends and supporters of hospice often choose to memorialize or honor a special person (living or deceased) by making a gift in their name.
Please include with your contribution the honoree’s name and address, so that Lightways may notify that person or family of your thoughtfulness. In the case of a deceased honoree, please also include the name(s) and address of the family member(s) to whom you would like an acknowledgment sent, as well as their relationship to the deceased. A downloadable form is attached for your convenience
Typically, an acknowledgment letter will be sent to the donor (including IRS language), and then a letter will be sent to the honoree or honoree’s family. That letter will include the donor’s name and address unless anonymity is requested, but not the gift amount. Donor acknowledgements and notification letters typically get mailed 2-3 weeks following Lightways’ receipt of the donation.
For more information or questions please contact Tammy Bristol, Director of Philanthropy at 815.531.3553 or email [email protected].
How to Make a Memorial Gift Donation
To make a memorial gift, please use our online donation form or mail your check (payable to Lightways) to:
Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care
Development Office
250 Water Stone Circle
Joliet, IL 60431
Little Lights Fund Established to Support Sick Children
The Little Lights Fund was established in August, 2022 to support our newly-expanded pediatric program at Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care. Funds donated to this restricted account will be used to cover non-reimbursed expenses associated with our pediatric program.
Learn more about pediatric care and the Little Lights Fund here, or donate now.
For more information or questions please contact Tammy Bristol, Director of Philanthropy at 815.531.3553 or email [email protected].