A good man. A son, brother, husband, father, and friend.
Anchored for Life was formed to honor a good man: a son, brother, husband, father, and friend. His name is Paul John Ruppe.
Paul was 52 years old when he died of melanoma in May of 2022. He left behind his wife Anne, their daughter Abby (16), and their son Benny (14), who has special needs.
As you read the story and empathize with the Ruppe family, we'd like to introduce you to Anchored for Life.
Anchored for Life is being developed to help provide stability in both short and long-term assistance to the Ruppe Family, with a focus on Benny.
Beyond the Ruppe family, we are committed to establishing a Community Integrated Living Arrangement (CILA) that will serve families across Illinois facing similar challenges.
Over 16,000 Illinois families are waiting for CILA placement. The burden on families managing care for loved ones with intellectual and developmental disabilities is overwhelming, especially when proper housing and support systems are unavailable.
Paul's legacy lives on through our work to create lasting solutions for families like his.
Your support helps us provide stability and care for families with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.