Elder Network History Timeline

September 8, 1988

Mary Doucette forms Elder Network with Joyce Stromberg as first Program Coordinator.

July 1989

10 elders were trained as Peer Support Counselors-the first program.

April-May 1991

Articles of incorporation signed on May 28th, 1991. 501(c)3 Non-Profit status was obtained and filed with the MN Secretary of State on April 3rd, 1991.

January 1993

Elder Network sets up offices at Assisi Heights.

January 2002

Caregiver Respite program added.

January 2007

Two Year Faith in Action Grant added Friendly Visitor, Chore/Transportation/Adopt a Grandparent.

January 2008

Caregiver Respite Companion program created.

January 2008-2009

Tough days with the Great Recession.

January 2010

Elder Network adds sliding scale fee-for-service to ensure sustainability in the wake of the Great Recession.

April 20, 2013

Elder Network celebrates 25th Anniversary with a celebration at the Spring Fever Gala-Come Grow with Us!

July / November 2014

Senior Advocate program is added and two part-time staff are hired. Remodeling done to increase space for growing staff.

January 2019

Elder Network adds new office space to add 3 new offices, storage and small, consultation space.

January 2020

Non-Medical Transportation and virtual support groups added.

COVID-19 changes how we conduct business, but we persisted!

January 2021-2023

Technology Assistance Program and PEARLS depression coaching programs added.

Our Story Continues!