Category: Kare 9 Military Ministry

VNA Health Care

6/28/2022

On Thursday, June 23, LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs Brutus (LCC Squad) and Nigel (LCC Staff) visited the staff of VNA Health Care in Aurora, Illinois. VNA Health Care is a humanitarian, not-for-profit organization that provides comprehensive primary care and community health services for people living in suburban Chicago and beyond. VNA strives to improve health equity and reduce health disparities with high quality, accessible, and compassionate care delivered in VNA health centers, community settings and patient homes.

The Kare 9s brought the love, mercy and compassion of Christ to the health professionals at VNA One staff member wrote later, “When I returned to my office, I took my blood pressure and it was the lowest it has been in years.”

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St. Coletta’s of Illinois

6/28/2022

On Wednesday, June 22, LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs Brutus (LCC Squad) and Nigel (LCC Staff) visited St. Coletta’s of Illinois in Tinley Park.

St. Coletta’s provides a lifelong continuum of care, beginning in early childhood. The residential, educational, and vocational training programs provide services for adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities that enhance their independence and well-being.

The Kare 9s brought compassion, love and mercy to the residents and staff of St. Coletta's.

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Huntley Vet Fest

6/28/2022

On Saturday, June 18, the LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry was in attendance at the Huntley Veteran's of Foreign Wars Post’s Vet Fest. The Vet Fest features live music, great food and plenty of military-related exhibitors.

LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs Blitz (LCC Squad), Butch, (LCC Squad), Flex (LCC Squad), Julia (King of Glory - Elgin, Illinois), Nigel (LCC Staff), Butch (LCC Squad), Reba (LCC Squad), and Samson (Zion - Marengo, Illinois) were kept busy greeting the hundreds of people who stopped by our exhibit.

The Kare 9 Military Ministry made some new friends and renewed some old friendships by bringing love, compassion, and comfort to all.

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Western Springs Park District Recreation Day Camp

6/28/2022

On Friday, June 17, LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs Brutus (LCC Squad), and Flex (LCC Squad), and Nigel (LCC Staff) visited the Western Springs Park District Recreation Day Camp. The Kare 9s visited campers ages 5-7 years and their camp counselors at two park district locations.

The kids and counselors got plenty of love and comfort from the Kare 9s and wanted to know when we could come again.

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run

6/13/2022

On Sunday, June 12, LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs Brutus (LCC Squad), Nigel (LCC Staff), and Samson (Zion - Marengo, Illinois), along with LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Malachi (St. Matthew - Hawthorn Woods, Illinois) were on hand to cheer on the participants in the Tunnel to Towers 5K Run in Lake Zurich, Illinois.

The Comfort Dogs had the privilege to meet many heroes present to honor the first responders who gave their last best measure on 9/11. Hearts were touched and spirits lifted by the Comfort Dogs.

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Iowa East Lutheran Women's Missionary League Convention

6/13/2022

On Friday, June 10 and Saturday June 11, LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs Brutus (LCC Squad) and Nigel (LCC Staff) served at the Iowa East Lutheran Women's Missionary League Convention (LWML) in Cedar Falls, Iowa.

The Kare 9s greeted and dispensed love, mercy and compassion to the wonderful ladies of the LWML.

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Air National Guard Family Day - Lincoln, Nebraska

6/6/2022

On Saturday, June 4, the Air National Guard held a Family Day with Resources event at the base in Lincoln, Nebraska. LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs Eden (Peace - Columbus, Nebraska), Joanna, and LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Nicodemus (Christ Lincoln - Lincoln, Nebraska) enjoyed the afternoon greeting and celebrating around 500 members and their families. May God bless them all!

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Air National Guard Yellow Ribbon Event - Windsor Locks, Connecticut

6/6/2022

On Saturday, June 4, the LCC Kare-9 Military Ministry attended the Air National Guard Yellow Ribbon Event in Windsor Locks, Connecticut.

LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs Abraham and Beloved (Trinity - Hicksville, New York), and Leah (Immanuel - Danbury, Connecticut) brought comfort and smiles to the brave men and women getting ready for deployment. Please keep them in your prayers as the bravely serve our country.

“Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called children of God” Matthew 5:4

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183rd Wing Illinois Air National Guard Wellness Day

6/6/2022

On Sunday, June 5, the LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry attended the 183rd Illinois Air National Guard Wellness Day.

LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs Bethany (Trinity - Danville, Illinois) with veteran Mike Klepp and Susan Bond, Dinah (Trinity - Auburn, Illinois) with veteran handler Mike Heren and Beth Heren, Esther (Holy Cross - Collinsville, Illinois) with veteran handler Rick Small and Ed Cook met so many men and women eager to serve their country.

The Kare-9s were well received with pets, scratches, and hugs from many. The staff also had a chance to get some comfort after a great job of organizing this event.

God bless our military men and women!

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Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital

5/23/2022

On Wednesday, May 18, after a more than two-year absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry visited patients at Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital in Chicago, Illinois.

Thanks to Holly Wright, Manager of the Fisher House at Hines, LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs Blitz (LCC Squad), Brutus (LCC Squad), Flex (LCC Squad), and Nigel (LCC Staff) and their veteran handlers were able to make an outside visit to the patients at the Extended Care Center.

They shared the mercy, compassion, and presence of Jesus Christ with more than 30 veterans and staff.

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VNA Health Care

St. Coletta’s of Illinois

Huntley Vet Fest

Western Springs Park District Recreation Day Camp

Tunnel to Towers 5K Run

Iowa East Lutheran Women's Missionary League Convention

Air National Guard Family Day - Lincoln, Nebraska

Air National Guard Yellow Ribbon Event - Windsor Locks, Connecticut

183rd Wing Illinois Air National Guard Wellness Day

Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital

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