Patti Carroll is living proof of the power of networking. After hearing several inspiring LSSI speakers at her congregation, Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Arlington Heights, a friend and member of the Women’s Network of LSSI invited her to the network’s annual summer luncheon in 2017. She decided to join the group.
“The Women’s Network is an important organization because we support many of LSSI’s programs, which are very helpful to people in need,” said Carroll. “I am retired, and now that I have more free time, I’d like to use it for a worthwhile cause.”
As part of the network, Carroll has participated in planning several of LSSI’s annual events, including Spring Fling and Amicus Certus, as well as attended and worked both events.
“All the women are passionate about LSSI and supporting programs like the foster care program and the Elgin Treatment Center, for which we hosted a shower of gifts recently,” she said. “These women are always trying to find where there is a need for assistance and then figure out how they can help.”
For Carroll, that’s what it’s all about. “I enjoy helping people,” she said. “By being a member of the Women’s Network, I’m able to do that.”
