Crown Center - Building a Community - A Year in Review

at Crown Center for Senior Living A Year in Review

Crown Center for Senior Living Dear Friends, As we reflect on the past year, we are delighted to present you with this report “Building a Community.”

It serves as a testament to the collective efforts and unwavering support that have allowed Crown Center to continue its mission of fostering a community rooted in Jewish values, where all older people can thrive.

The heart of our organization lies not only in the programs and services we provide but also in the stories of those who passionately contribute to our cause. We are humbled and inspired by the generosity of our capital campaign donors, whose stories and motivations exemplify the true essence of communal responsibility.

In the following pages, you will have the privilege to get acquainted with just a few of these remarkable individuals and families dedicated to our mission. Their reasons for supporting us are as diverse as they are powerful.

Mark Rubin President of Crown Center Board of Directors

At Crown Center, we believe in the dignity of each and every individual and strive to create a nurturing space where older individuals can find joy, purpose, and a sense of belonging.

In this report, you will also find a comprehensive overview of the various initiatives and programs that have allowed us to make a significant difference in the lives of seniors. From health and wellness services to cultural enrichment programs, our offerings are carefully curated to address the unique needs of those we serve.

None of this would be possible without the unwavering dedication of our staff, volunteers, and community partners. Their hard work and commitment form the bedrock on which Crown Center’s success is built, and we are profoundly grateful for their contributions.

As we look to the future, we are filled with hope and determination to continue our mission.

Thank you for being an integral part of our journey. Your support has made all the difference.

With deepest gratitude, Mark and Nikki

Nikki Goldstein Crown Center Executive Director

We’re grateful to those who generously supported Crown’s capital campaign so that new homes and gathering places could be built. These supporters have ensured that there are warm, welcoming and accessible spaces where older people can live, connect and enjoy.

The Lubin-Green Foundation a Supporting Foundation of Jewish Federation of St. Louis

“ We give in honor and memory of our patriarch, husband, father and grandfather, Tom Green, who valued people, all people, and who believed deeply in giving back to society.”

Pictured from front left: Linda and Matt Renner, Karole Green, Katherine Green, Tom, Jr. and Ingrid Green.

Second row from left: Toby Weber, Izzy Green, Bryce Weber.

Third row from left: Grace Renner, Chloe Weber, Sara Green.

Fourth row from left: Joe Renner, Katrin Renner.

Not pictured: Miles Weber

Tom Green

Sally Altman and Dick Weiss

“ We support Crown Center because it makes the world a better place. We follow in the footsteps of our parents, committing both our resources and our time, to ensure that Crown Center endures for future generations of older adults.”

“I’m involved with quite a few community organizations. None are as important to me as Crown Center. When I was asked to join the

Sally Altman

board 14 years ago, I was drawn to its commitment to the older adults it served: not just the apartments, but the lifestyle.

My parents taught me to give back to the community. They touched the lives of thousands of boys and girls over a lifetime of “Speedy” Gene and Honey Altman with two of their daughters.

service, first at Council House, then Camp Hawthorne (Sabra’s predecessor) and finally at their own camp, Camp Thunderbird. It was how they made the world a better place, boy by boy, girl by girl.”

– Sally Altman

Dick Weiss and Sally Altman

Gloria Spitzer

“ My Grandmother had lived in the original Delcrest Building, so there was an early connection. I was privileged to deliver Meals on Wheels from Crown for a number of years. I became friendly with the people I delivered to – sometimes they hadn’t spoken with someone all day. The many services and companionship provided at Crown Center have a great impact on the lives of the residents. It feels great to be able to contribute to the new building and be part of something special.”

Gloria and Sandy (z”l) Spitzer always felt it was important to protect and take care of senior adults, building a legacy of philanthropy, always giving back of their time. They volunteered throughout Sandy (z”l) and Gloria Spitzer

their lives.

Les Borowsky

“ The incredibly talented and passionate Staff, Board and Volunteers of Crown make possible such a joyous and comfortable home for so many. It is a privilege to be a part of Crown Center and to know that our small contribution in that endeavor affords a safe and happy place for seniors.”

Les Borowsky has been involved at Crown Center for decades and has served in many capacities including as Board President and is currently a member of Crown’s Council of Life. Les and Wendy Borowsky continue to support Crown Center in honor and in memory of their parents.

Les’ parents, Pearl and William Borowsky

Wendy’s parents, Sally and Robert Freiman

Alan and Peggy Schaeffer

“ We follow the example of Peggy’s father, Al Kopolow. The Kopolow brothers always supported Jewish causes and set the precedent for giving within our family.

They made it a priority to never turn anyone away who was in need.” .”

Ruth & Albert Kopolow

The Kopolow Family

In June 2023, we opened the doors to the Crown Center Phase 1 Apartment Building and the new community center, The Staenberg Commons, welcoming all to our community.

Looking back, 2022 was the year when once again, we gathered together as a community. Crown persevered, despite ongoing interruptions in our daily lives, and continued prioritizing the ongoing needs of seniors – those who call Crown home, and those who count on Crown as their community center.

Here is a snapshot of Crown Center’s past year.

Social Services staff

Programming includes

help residents and community

social connections, experiences,

members meet the challenges

and productive engagement to

of aging by providing case

bolster an individual’s ability to

management, counseling and

age-in-place and live independently.

referrals for support services.

132

227

residents utilized services provided by Crown’s social services staff.

53 Crown Center’s Dining Programs provide Kosher Vaad-approved meals that are prepared in the kitchens at the Circle@Crown Cafe and Crown Center.

19,000+

Kosher meals were prepared and delivered to clients.

120+

residents & community seniors rely on Meals onWheels for their daily nutritional needs.

fitness, health and wellness programs helped participants stay fit and mobile.

70

non-residents had contacts with Crown social workers for supportive services.

Jewish life experiences – holiday celebrations, and literary arts opportunities, and special events gave spiritual substance.

1,700+

148

interactions occurred between Crown social workers and senior adults.

visual, culinary, theatre, dance, literary and arts opportunities enriched lives.

Volunteers include both

Financially Crown Center

community participants and

is sound with a sustainable

Crown residents.

portfolio of diversified and

1,710

predictable revenue streams that

hours of service were generously provided by Crown volunteers.

102

support Crown’s Mission.

Services Revenue (not including rental income) $1.28 M

individual volunteers helped Crown in a variety of roles.

500

meals per week were packaged and delivered with the help of volunteers as part of Crown’s Meals on Wheels program.

= Grants and

Charitable Foundations =Contracts =Individual Donors =Program/Cafe Fees

26% 33% 15% 26%

Housing Revenue Sources $1.77 M

=Tenants 37% =HUD Subsidy 63%

$6.5+ million was raised for Crown Center’s Capital Campaign.

Supporting Foundations, Corporate Gifts and Grants Aging Well Healthcare Aging Ahead Ameren Missouri Anonymous Berger Memorial Ephraim Block Charitable Trust Boeing Employees Community Fund Gladys K. Crown Foundation Cruse Charitable Trust Max & Drew Erlich Charitable Trust The FS Foundation, Inc. Ruth Greenberg Memorial Trust of the St. Louis Community Foundation Sidney & Bobette Guller Family Foundation JCA Charitable Foundation Jewish Federation of St. Louis Jossem Fund, a supporting fund of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis Kahn Foundation of Temple Israel Kopolow Fund Edward and Thea Lawton Foundation Lopata Charitable Foundation Lubin-Green Foundation, a supporting foundation of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis Marillac Mission Fund Meals on Wheels America The Pinkerton Foundation Regional Business Council Rindskopf-Roth Funeral Chapel Royal Banks of Missouri Rehab Professionals, Inc. Russell HBD St. Louis Jewish Light The Martin Silk Foundation Staenberg Family Foundation, a supporting foundation of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis

The Trio Foundation of St. Louis Veterans United Foundation Waxman Associates Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation Women’s Auxiliary Foundation for Jewish Aged, a supporting foundation of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis

Special Funds at Crown Center

Chused Cultural Arts Fund Gloria Cohen Volunteer Fund Saul & Marilyn Dien Program Fund Birdie Fischer Fund Goldman-Prince Charitable Fund Nikki Goldstein Resident Needs Fund Lopata Fitness Fund Neal Novack Music Fund Jean Sloofman Payuk Fund Myla Rosenblum Learning Fund Steven Rosenblum Fund Lillian Samet Social Work Fund The Silk Foundation Technology Fund Benjamin & Ida Tallin Fund Martin & Ethel Wishnuff Birthday Fund

We hope you’ll 8350 Delcrest Drive St. Louis, MO 63124-2166 (314) 991-2055

support our 2023 annual

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Friends Giving Campaign which begins in September.

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get a jump on

Crown Center is dedicated to providing

your giving,

affordable, high-quality living and services

an envelope is

creating inspiring programming to enable

to enable residents to flourish independently, both residents and other community seniors

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to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle, and honoring Jewish values and traditions.

convenience.

Crown Center Board of Directors Mark Rubin President Nikki Goldstein Executive Director

Sally Altman Amy Bender-Levy Scott Bernstein Emily Caine Dan Cohen

Pamela Dern Todd Goldenhersh Sheldon Harber Alvah Levine Nancy Novack

Estelle Rochman Darryl Sagel Jill Schupp Erin Schuver Michelle Schwerin

Ann Spector Clifford Tager Jody Waldman Cindy Lander Wallach

Council of Life Members Les Borowsky Jeffrey Cohen Keith Cohen Ted Flom Betsy Garland

Randall Green Petie Karsh Joe Marchbein Merle Miller (z’’l)

Jeffrey Rosenblum Steven Rosenblum Richard Tallin Miriam Wilhelm