Elder Caregiver Provides Support To Elderly During Pandemic

EVERGREEN PARK, IL — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented and changing times.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. Together with Ring, we're working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

This submission comes from family friend Patty Ramos who nominated Katie Cozzie.

Name: Katie Cozzie
State: IL
Home town: Evergreen Park
Hero's job: Child care or elder care
Relationship to nominee: Friend of the family.
Reason for recognition: Provided support for the elderly during the pandemic.
One thing to know: Katie is a kind and loving person.
Submitter name: Patty Ramos

Thanks for all you do, Katie Cozzie!

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