Building a Community_Phase 2

Building a Community

Phase II

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“Do not cast me away hbfhka, kt at the time of old age; vbez ,gk when my strength fails, hjf ,ukff do not forsake me.” hbczg, kt

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— Psalm/Tehillem chapter 71

Building on a Solid Foundation Crown Center for Senior Living (Crown

Crown Center, Inc. was established in 1995

Center) is unique in St. Louis. No other

to support Crown’s “whole person” approach,

nonprofit offers Crown Center’s strong

offering programs and services to both residents

community and breadth of services for older

and retirees in the surrounding area.

adults of all income levels. Founded in 1967 by the National Council of Jewish Women, Crown Center began with the Tallin Building’s independent living apartments, and in 1995 added the Weinberg Building, creating a total of 244 units.

Crown Center’s programs are designed to enhance the lives of older adults, and to bolster their ability to prevent decline and frailty through social connection, physical activity and meaningful engagement.

The Crown Center community is diverse and dynamic. Rooted in the Jewish tradition to care for our elders, Crown Center values each and every individual and proudly serves a diverse community. Ranging in age from 62 to 98+, clients have varying nationalities, religions, income levels, capabilities, needs, and interests.

Building on Success With a 50-year track record and a current

An investment in Crown Center is an invest-

occupancy rate over 98%, Crown Center is a

ment in the only St. Louis affordable senior

successful, financially stable nonprofit agency.

housing provider that is also a neighborhood

Fueled by a strong staff and a dedicated board

hub and resource for retirees in the area.

of directors, the time is right to invest in the physical infrastructure to ensure that Crown

PHILANTHROPIC PRIORITIES:

Center can continue to grow and serve

• Crown Center Phase II Building

seniors in need.

• Crown Center Endowment • Weinberg Building improvements • Circle@Crown Cafe renovations • Programs and services for residents and community clients

“I just never expected my retirement years would be this much fun.”

— Faye G.

Building to Meet the Need AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND SERVICES Crown Center leadership is committed to assisting older adults with limited financial resources to live fully and with joy, security and dignity. Crown Center offers an excellent caring community with programs, services and access to resources for a diverse clientele.

• 60% of residents are members of a minority or immigrant group • 80% of residents live on an annual income under $25,000 • 20% of residents live on an annual income under $15,000

Many face challenges including mobility impairments, visual or hearing limitations, and limited familial support.

Phase I COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER & 52 APARTMENTS

CROWN CENTER 1995 - 2023

Crown Center consisted of the Weinberg Building (left) and the Tallin Building (right) and an entrance in the center that served as a link.

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Building the Staenberg Commons Community Living Center with connector spaces will expand the life-enhancing programs and services we offer to residents as well as local neighbors. The 10-story Tallin Building will be replaced with two 5-story apartment buildings. One of these buildings will be completed in Phase I.

PHASE IA

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Phase II 68 APARTMENTS The Phase II 5-story apartment building will be completed, which together with Phase I will result in 120 affordable apartments.

Extensive renovation of the existing Weinberg Building will bring another

PHASE IB

For the completion of Phase I, the Tallin Building was demolished freeing up space for Phase II construction.

118 affordable apartments up to current standards for access and usability, resulting in a total of 238 units on our site.

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PHASE II

Phase II apartment building will be constructed and the existing Weinberg Building will be renovated.

The new and renovated apartments will be funded using Federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits and a minimal mortgage.

Building a Place to Live, Learn pleted om C & Connect THE STAENBERG COMMONS COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER More than a senior residence, Crown Center is a well-respected and highly utilized community center accessible to all older adults living in the area.

The new Staenberg Commons is the centerpiece of the Crown Center campus and is available for residents as well as more than 300 retirees in surrounding neighborhoods.

The physical facilities will help create a welcoming atmosphere where all seniors feel they belong. The 12,500 square foot Staenberg Commons will have a designated entrance, making it accessible for community clients, while also making it secure for Crown Center residents.

Comfortable spaces will accommodate those with mobility, vision or hearing challenges.

Areas will be usable for celebrations and will offer privacy when necessary. Lighting, seating,

The goal is to help our residents and neighbors

table heights, flooring, wall coverings, technology

remain active, live independently, and find

and acoustics will be scaled to maximize use.

meaning and purpose, no matter their financial circumstances.

“Look at all the programs they offer for the whole community.

All seniors are welcome to take part in what’s offered here.”

— Bonnie J.

AARP research shows that nearly 90% of seniors

Through collaborations with other respected

over age 65 prefer to live in their home and

institutions and agencies, Crown Center

community as long as possible. By providing

provides valuable opportunites for low-income

“barrier free” programs and services, Crown

seniors who wouldn’t otherwise have access.

allows low-income seniors the ability to live independently, whether at Crown Center or in the surrounding neighborhood.

Key program partners include: • COCA and Contemporary Art Museum Arts programming • Oasis – Adult learning and physical fitness opportunities • Washington University – Crown serves as a research and practicum site for graduate level social work and public health students.

“I was an aging man living alone. About nine months after my wife passed away, I came to live at Crown Center. Now, my life is full. I can keep kosher and

Our programs celebrate the Jewish holidays with my new friends. reflect Jewish I remained at home, values and Had I would be lonely. But here, traditions. with people of all backgrounds

living around me, Crown Center is like a little village.

Living here, I feel honored as someone who has been on this earth a long time. My life is enriched by this community.”

– Charlie M.

8350 Delcrest Drive St. Louis, MO 63124-2166 phone: (314) 991-2055 e-mail: info@crowncenterstl.org

OUR MISSION

Crown Center is an organization dedicated to providing affordable, high quality living and services to enable residents to flourish independently, creating inspiring programming to enable both residents and other community seniors to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle, and honoring our Jewish values and traditions.

CROWN CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mark Rubin President Andy Thorp Executive Director Amy Bender-Levy Scott Bernstein Emily Caine Dan Cohen Pamela Dern Todd Goldenhersh Sheldon Harber Josh Hutkins Alvah Levine Estelle Rochman Darryl Sagel Jill Schupp Erin Schuver Michelle Schwerin Ann Spector Clifford Tager Jody Waldman Cindy Lander Wallach

COUNCIL OF LIFE MEMBERS Sally Altman Les Borowsky Jeffrey Cohen Keith Cohen Ted Flom Betsy Garland Nikki Goldstein Randall Green Petie Karsh Joe Marchbein Merle Miller (z”l) Jeffrey Rosenblum Steven Rosenblum Richard Tallin Miriam Wilhelm