As a result of a lack of state funding, PATH in Bloomington is ending its programs that help older adults stay independent.
Executive Director Karen Zangerle said its hard to get rid of the programs, which are the first line of defense for people 60 or over.
"When somebody needed something, we were the ones, of course we answered the phones 24/7, but then we had the staff, we went out to the homes," she said, "It helped keep people independent."
Zangerle said the loss is demoralizing.
"The loss of such critical programs and such talented staff affects us all," she added.
Other programs provided by PATH will continue, but Zangerle said the organization is at risk for further closures.
"If the Comptroller does, indeed, stop writing checks on July 1st, our Adult Protective Services cannot last long," she said, "that is a program that literally saves lives."
For now, PATH will continue providing adult protective services and help for people who are homeless. The organization will also keep their 24/7 crisis and suicide prevention hotline. Zangerle said she will do everything in her power to keep that going.
"I will fight to the end to keep the call center," she said.
PATH will shut down the services in McLean, Livingston, and DeWitt counties this month, resulting in layoffs for five full-time and two part-time employees.