Meet Our Members!

Discover the transformative impact of Lakeland Care through the inspiring stories of its members. Explore how the Family Care Program at Lakeland Care provides comprehensive support and assistance, offering a pathway to improved health and well-being for individuals and families alike.

Cecelia

Cecelia

When 92-year-old Cecelia enrolled with Lakeland Care, Inc (LCI)., she was residing in a nursing home following the fracture of her hip. When Cecelia met with her LCI team for […]
Jeff

Jeff

Jeffery is in his 50s and lives in Bonduel with his son. Prior to enrollment with Lakeland Care, Inc. (LCI), Jeffery and his son shared that he would be in […]
Lakeland Care Lee and his cat Lucy

Lee

Lee has been a member with Lakeland Care, Inc. since February 2018. Since joining LCI, Lee has a new guardian, has moved into the community and is thriving. Lee works […]
Lakeland Care Member Barb

Barb

Barb was residing in a short-term rehabilitation facility outside of the Lakeland service area when she enrolled with Lakeland Care, Inc. (LCI). She wanted to be able to return to […]
Lakeland Care Member Devin

Devin

Devin became a member of Lakeland Care, Inc. (LCI) shortly after he graduated from high school. Devin has made exceptional progress. His communication and social skills are expanding, and he […]
Lakeland Care Member Ginger

Ginger

Ginger leads a self-determined life. As a member with Lakeland Care, Inc. (LCI) it is no surprise that Ginger self-directs her services and supports, by hiring her own employees, to […]
Lakeland Care Member Joe

Joe

Meet LCI member, Joe. Joe has been a dedicated employee for Dean Distributing in Green Bay for over 25 years as a maintenance worker. A native to the Green Bay […]
Lakeland Care Member Connie

Connie

  Meet LCI member, Connie.  Connie is described by her Lakeland Care team as “a very social, funny, kind, and friendly person who enjoys watching scary movies and spending her […]
Amber

Amber

Amber’s journey started with her mother Donna’s advocacy, her willingness to take risks, and ability to work through the difficulties to confirm her daughter will have a full life.   […]
Two brothers posing for a picture at work at a local Culver's restaurant.

Devon and Dustin

Brothers turn into coworkers at local Culver’s   Walking into Culvers of Suamico you might do a double take when you notice the gentleman taking your order looks oddly familiar […]
Adult working at grocery store

David

You may remember David from Lakeland’s “Hired during a Pandemic” campaign featured in October 2021. David was highlighted for his employment at Stoney Creek Lawn & Garden. David worked about […]
Tom

Tom

In February 2021, Tom celebrated his 1-year anniversary at DeKeyser Construction, a family-owned business that has been in the Green Bay community for 54 years!   Tom graduated high school […]
Brian

Brian

Brian is an outgoing, energetic individual who is known to always have a smile on his face. Brian has built a full life between work, volunteering as a youth group […]
Doug

Doug

Late 2017, Doug decided it was time for him to get additional support with his care management. He was part of a program where he self-directed his supports, but was […]
Kayla

Kayla

Having the freedom to choose who cares for you is important to most people, especially to Lakeland Care member, Kayla. Kayla is a young woman in her early 20’s who […]
Stephanie

Stephanie

“If you want to do something, you just have to figure out how to do it. There are not many things I won’t try at least once,” says Lakeland Care […]
Alex

Alex

Alex is a 30-year old woman who leads an independent life. She is active in her community and meets up with friends for activities. She enjoys going to the zoo, […]
James

James

If you were to ask Jim about his experience working with Lakeland Care he will tell you, “Lakeland Care has been my lifeline.” Jim is happy to be alive and […]
Sue

Sue

Sue is very thankful for all of the wonderful things in her life especially family, art and horses. If you go to Sue’s apartment she will show you her wonderful […]
Carol

Carol

Sometimes, an apartment is more than just a place to live.   Carol’s life in the community centers around her apartment. She loves living there, and decorated it with help […]
John

John

John has always been very mechanically inclined. Born and raised on the family’s dairy farm in Kewaskum, he grew up working with his dad and focused on bottling and delivering […]
Jon

Jon

Jon’s life is built around his talent and passion for art. Jon was born in 1981 with Osteogenesis Imperfecta, a congenital condition manifested by weak bones that make him very […]
Diane

Diane

Independence has always been important to Diane. Prior to her enrollment in Family Care she lived in the community with her rep-payee, but her family felt that she was not […]
Rick

Rick

Richard ‘Rick’ has been a member of Lakeland Care since 2013. Rick is faced with a progressive neurological disorder that continues to weaken his ability to do some of the […]
Ruth

Ruth

Earlier this year, Ruth celebrated her 97th birthday, surrounded by children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren in the perfect place: her own home. Located in a quiet Manitowoc neighborhood, the home, with […]
Mary

Mary

Mary has always liked to live life on her own terms. She grew up in a busy farm family of six kids in central Wisconsin. Then she was off to […]
Marion

Marion

Visiting Marion at her home in a leafy Menasha neighborhood is a clue to her humor and a few of her favorite things.   Just inside the front door is […]
John

John

“You find a way,” says John, Lakeland Care member since 2011. “If you’re knocked down, you need to get up, and get up again.”   And John should know. After […]
Carolyn

Carolyn

Carolyn was born hard of hearing and developed a conductive hearing loss which is a hearing loss where the ears ability to conduct sound into the inner ear is blocked […]
Kara

Kara

At age 31, Kara currently lives with her mother and stepfather in Fond du Lac.   Thanks to the support from her family and her work as a valued employee, she […]
Eddie

Eddie

In 2004, a family friend stopped by and found Eddie lying face down on his kitchen floor after suffering a stroke.  Only 51, Eddie was in a coma two days […]