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Slovak American Charitable Association (SACA)

The Slovak American Charitable Association (SACA) ia one of the oldest not-for-profit organizations in the state of Illinois.

SACA TIMELINE

1915

SACA was founded under the name Slovak Straz with the original purpose of urging immigrants from the countries now known as Czech Republic and Slovakia to become citizens of the United States.

1925

Mr. John Kubicek became involved just as the organization was preparing to dissolve. As its new president, Mr. Kubicek changed the name to Slovak American Charitable Association.

The Great Depression

During the depression SACA provided food, heat, medicine, clothing and rental payments to prevent eviction. SACA also paid for doctors' services to assist the needy. Subsequently, Mr. Kubicek recommended that SACA work toward building a rest home.

1940s and 1950s

Members of the organization gave generously of their time and talents, sponsoring many well attended fundraising events. the SACA board of directors elected a "caseworker" to whom residents of the community were referred for financial aid to supplement low incomes. Additionally, SACA considered several new sites for its future "retirement home."

1961

Mr. John Janac served as president of SACA for 16 years, assisting Mr.Kubicek in working toward his goal for a retirement home a reality. Mr Kubicek did not live to see his goal realized. He died in 1970.

1978

As a result of Janac's dedicated services and Kubicek's vision, the Association acquired Rolling Hills Manor, at the time an intermediate care nursing home. Rolling Hills Manor expanded and was soon qualified and licensed to practice as a skilled intermediate geriatric patient nursing home accepting Medicare, Medicaid and private-pay residents.

1992

A $1.6 million second expansion enabled Rolling Hills Manor to become a state of the art facility with computerized care plans, enlarged dining rooms and new rehabilitation/physical therapy and activity rooms to meet the challenges of aging for individuals of all descents.

1999

Rolling Hills Campus broke ground for a 61-apartment senior living community to serve seniors who wish to live independently but may require assisted living services.

2003

SACA begins a scholarship program, awarding educational grants to qualifying college students.

Today

SACA has a community benefit policy. Financial assistance is available to qualified residents.