THE BENEVILLA
CONNECTION 2019 Annual Impact Report Inside
Benevilla News and Events October 2020 - December 2020
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From Our President and CEO Who could have imagined this world of COVID-19 we are living in 2020? First of all, I’d like to express my deep appreciation to all of our community supporters, families, volunteers, staff members and Benevilla advocates for sticking with us during these unprecedented times. Our hearts at Joanne BenevillaLetter go out to any families who may have lost a loved one or been effected by this terrible virus.
Throughout this time, I could not be more proud of our amazing Benevilla family for adapting to a new normal and we hope to move forward safer and stronger than ever. Before we move forward, we must take a look at our past and our present. Please enjoy this issue of the Benevilla Connection including our 2019 Annual Impact Report. At Benevilla we have a vision of a better quality of life, for every one at every age. We could not reach this vision without all of our wonderful community support; it truly takes a village. Thank you to our generous volunteers who selflessly spend their time supporting neighbors in need in our community. Thank you to our donors who support Benevilla programs and services and help to push our mission even further. And thank you to our wonderful staff for working day in and day out to provide the highest quality of care and service. As we embark into our 40th year of caring and compassion, I look forward to what our community support and collaboration can do for our neighbors, young and old. This organization was built on the belief that all are equal, andTax weTip willIn continue to serve our community united as one. Sincerely,
Benevilla President & CEO
TWO Great Ways to Support Benevilla and Save on Your Taxes Couples filing jointly can make a donation up to $800 and individuals can donate up to $400 and receive a dollar-for-dollar Arizona tax credit! Additionally, due to the recent stimulus package, taxpayers who take the standard deduction are now able to claim up to $300 in qualified charitable donations this year as a deduction from their gross income outside of the AZ Tax Credit program. For more information, please call the Benevilla Donor Relations Team at 623.584.4999 or visit www.Benevilla.org
Together Again. Benevilla Reopens We are very excited to announce that three of our five Life Enrichment Day programs reopened on Monday, September 14th at limited capacity. With a successful and safe reopening, we are happy to see many of our member’s smiling faces back on campus. New safety, social distancing and sanitization procedures have been put into place as the safety of our members, families and staff are always our number one priority. We are excited to be able to support the many hardworking caregivers we serve while continuing to provide purpose and dignity to all of our members.
Opening week was a celebration for so many: “Oh, My goodness, Ron has more energy and is a different person than what he was the last 6 months. He does not feel isolated and he recognized his friends right away and his mental outlook was uplifted.” “Benevilla Life Enrichment Programs have so many benefits for the member and for the families. Ron is happy to be back and his favorite things he has enjoyed since he has been back open are the music and playing pool.” On behalf of the many caregivers we serve, Gail wanted to express a huge Thank You to the staff and the whole Benevilla family. She knows how much this program benefits Ron, and the many other members, and gives her peace of mind that he is happy, safe and well taken care of.
Benevilla continues to provide Free Home Services to our neighbors in the community, volunteer opportunities, virtual Caregiver Support Groups, virtual educational opportunities, resources and information and support services to our families in need. Learn more at www.Benevilla.org or call 623-584-4999.
Season for Change, Constancy of Care Written by Kresta Horn, Wirtzie’s Director of Child Development
Started in 2009 as part of Benevilla, Wirtzie’s Preschool and Childcare opened as an Arizona Department of Health Services licensed child care and preschool and has since become a Nationally Accredited center as well as recognized as a 4 Star program in the State of Arizona’s Quality First program. A classroom for each age group and capacity for 89 children, Wirtzie’s has served and continues to serve hundreds of children every year. Wirtzie’s is named after Dick and Eileen Bloechl, who desired that their legacy be defined by providing a nurturing environment for future generations. Eileen’s maiden name was Wirtz and hence became the inspiration for ‘Wirtzie’s’. In 2009, when Wirtzie’s was started no one knew the magnitude of services that would be valued in 2020. The beloved Fred Rogers wrote “Constancy of care. Perhaps that’s all we can hope to find that doesn’t change. But what a lot that is!” In a world right now where it feels like the only constant thing in life is change, constancy of care has held tight. Prior to March 2020, families were knocking on our door to enroll their child(ren). Every classroom had a waitlist. It could not have been a better season in the industry. When the word came out from Governor Ducey that schools would remain closed passed the already scheduled Spring Break, the fear began in parents and guardians of the little ones. What would happen? Was it still safe for children to be in groups? Was childcare still an option? As family
after family dropped from the program because of their own loss of jobs or their fear of exposure for their child, for their family, there remained 35 children that still needed care. The last couple weeks of March every day was filled with change. Children that once had attended every day were staying home. Our organization and our program worked to develop new policies and procedures, following what seemed to be daily updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control, Maricopa County Health Department, and Arizona Department of Health Services Child Care Licensing. If schools were to remain closed, how was Wirtzie’s going to be different? What made childcare exempt from the State’s guidance for schools? As things changed, every day, I had parents begging us to stay open because they still needed to work, it was apparent that childcare was an essential service. Constancy of care was essential. First Things First of Arizona stated that when the pandemic arrived 50% of centers in the Northwest Maricopa Region, (Peoria, El Mirage, Glendale, Surprise, Wickenburg, and Youngtown) closed due to the drastic loss of children and the fear that families were experiencing. Holding on, Benevilla committed to keep Wirtzie’s open to ensure that no matter what the 35-55 children that remained would have constancy of care. Wirtzie’s was proud to continue to serve the children of those who were essential workers at the time including first responders, those in the medical field, and more. Each day staff, the essential heroes of Wirtzie’s, came to work. Fighting their own fears, thinking of their own families and what this pandemic meant in their own lives, chose to fight through and see the value of caring for the children. Ranging from 6 weeks to 5 years old, staff didn’t skip a beat of ensuring that the children were provided the same level of care, the same level of early childhood education, the same meeting of all their needs with love and nurture, that had been done prior.
Despite all the changes, what remained and continues is constancy of care. Care for the children. Care for the families. Care of each other and ourselves. And care for our community. Caring never stops at Wirtzie’s and we believe it’s what our founders would’ve wanted….they just might’ve added to “providing a nurturing environment for future generations”, by saying “providing a nurturing environment and a constancy of care for all generations, despite the changes in the world.”
A SIMPLE PLAN Provides
PEACE
There is no better time than now to think about the future. If you don’t have a will or estate plan, now is the time to create one or update yours. By doing so you can:
P Leave funds for your family and the causes you support P Create income for you, your spouse, and your family P Ensure you leave the legacy you want. Planning your future is a way to honor your past accomplishments, protect your family, and leave a legacy that reflects your life’s work. Fortunately, it is fairly simple and extremely rewarding. A few planned giving options include: Bequest Gifts A charitable bequest is simply a distribution from your estate to a charitable organization through your last will and testament. After providing for the needs of your loved ones in your will, you may choose to benefit organizations like Benevilla that reflect causes personally important to you. Charitable Trusts Charitable trusts provide an annual income to the donor or a designated beneficiary for life (or another period of time as you specify). Upon the death of the trust’s beneficiary, the trust principal transfers to a charitable organization such as Benevilla. Life Insurance This is an easy way to make a significant impact. You simply fill out a form that names a charitable organization such as Benevilla as the beneficiary to receive assets from a life insurance policy. Call Benevilla Donor Relations or talk to your financial advisor to find out ways you can leave a legacy for those you love while helping others and bettering our community for future generations.
A vision for a better quality of life for everyone at every age.
2019 Impact Report
Leading by Example
B
irt & Louisa Kellam were awarded the 2019 Bill Wolfrey Community Service Award in recognition of their outstanding support and service to Benevilla and the greater Northwest Valley Community. The Kellams have devoted their lives to philanthropy with both their time and treasure since moving to Sun City West in 1990. Louisa has a passion for Women’s health and The Louisa Kellam Center for Women’s Health at Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center is named in Louisa’s honor. Louisa volunteers at the Dysart Community Center teaching English as a second language and is their current Board President. She also serves as the Vice President of the West Valley Symphony Board. Birt has played a very active role in Board and community leadership over the years and was an integral part of the success in raising funds for the capital campaign to build Benevilla’s main campus. He currently serves on the Benevilla and Sun Health Board of Directors and is an active member of the Sun City West Rotary Club. The Kellams shared, “We are so pleased to be involved with various local nonprofit organizations, like Benevilla, because they do so much for the community and use their resources so carefully and effectively.”
“For it is in giving that we receive� -St. Francis of Assisi
HUMANITARIAN LEADERSHIP MEMBERS - $25,000+ CUMULATIVE LIFETIME GIVING
Thank you for the generous donations of our supporters throughout 2019.
ENRICHING LIVES $1,000,000 - $1,499,999 L. Birt & Louisa J. Kellam
Embracing $50,000+ Anonymous
VISIONARY $750,000 - $999,999 James L. Sieberlich
Loving $25,000 - $49,999 L. Birt & Louisa J. Kellam Betty R. Shults
CHAMPION $500,000 - $749,999 Hal W. Black COMPASSIONATE LEADER $250,000 - $499,999 Aloise J. Failing-Wrobel Gerald L. & Margaret M. Schuld Betty R. Shults PARTNER IN EXCELLENCE $100,000 - $249,999 Colette M. Guiberteau Gherrie A. Routzahn Richard E. & Judith A. Stuckey Bert* & Jane Thomas Harold* H. Uible Jane F. Zimmerman COMMUNITY BUILDER $50,000 - $99,999 Anonymous Wanda J. Burkholder J. William Cogdall Jeana L. Petersen Cogdall Arlene E. Dixson Lloyd E. & Barbara A. Findlay Terri Haston Thomas* S. Liston & Joan F. Alpaugh-Liston Michael C. & Heather Lyons Larry H. & Mary Pat Vering Noel* W. & Jane W. Willis Raymond W. & Emily* Wirsing Michael A. & Mary B. Zongolowicz FRIENDS OF BENEVILLA $25,000 - $49,999 Nancy C. Bechtolt John P. & Carolyn Bridgford Pastor David* J. Burrows Lester W. Davis Donald L. & Elida A. Derebey Bob & Michelle R. Dionisio Delaine R. & Dorothy M. Donohue Roger N. & Linda Lee Gimby Alegro J. Godley Conrad J. & Audrey L. Graff Theodore C. & Marietta L. Johns Howard E. & Kathleen L. Jones Stewart M. & Stella R. Morton Audrey H. Mulhollen The Murray Family Foundation Erna* H. Nemeth Carol L. & Steven G. Struck Jane Winston *Deceased
Encouraging $10,000 - $24,999 Hal W. Black Donald L. & Elida A. Derebey Arlene E. Dixson Theodore C. & Marietta L. Johns Laudeman Family Charitable Fund held by Schwab Charitable Gerald L. & Margaret M. Schuld Richard E. & Judith A. Stuckey Charitable Gift Fund held by Fidelity Charitable The LeRoy* Thon & Ruth* V. Thon Donor Advised Fund held by The Arizona Community Foundation Jane F. Zimmerman Inspiring $5,000 - $9,999 Pastor David* J. Burrows Family Cogdall Family Trust Fund, a Donor Advised Fund held by Fidelity Charitable Jordan & Kelly Crane Sally Fidler Conrad J. & Audrey L. Graff Patricia M. Jaconette Jay R. & Suzy Miller The Raquel* Piekarski Fund held by The Arizona Community Foundation Elizabeth* H. Scrivner Fund held by The Arizona Community Foundation Carol L. & Steven G. Struck Larry H. & Mary Pat Vering Sheldon G. Weight Gary L. & Patti Wilhelm Caring $2,500 -$4,999 Shannon R. Arriola Lester W. Davis Delanie R. & Dorothy M. Donohue Steve & Harriet T. Doolittle Joe Lusco & Valerie J. Downes Richard A. & Joan Dudden Robert* E. & Marilyn Duea Roger N. & Linda Lee Gimby Claudette H. Glenn Donald A. & Karen R. Hodd Michael C. & Heather Lyons Harvey L. & Melanie S. Noteboom Sarah L. Powers Carol Safford
Supporters Don & Anna Scheidt Charitable Fund held by the Omaha Community Foundation Harold* Uible Sharing $1,000 -$2,499 Peggy Addington Brooks L. & Donna L. Ambos Alan & Norah Amschler Carolyn Bach Lorice Best Stephen & Toni Beyer Don & Carol Bilse Stanley N. & Shirley K. Bormann John Branning John P. & Carolyn Bridgford Norma B. Cameron Richard L. & Sharon Carpenter Shirley L. Carr Paul* Lewis & Grace L. Carter Judith A. Clews Rhonda Coates Terry & Charlotte Conboy Gerald E. Culp & Antigone Kotsiopulos Sara Dean DeBusk Family Making Smiles Foundation held by the Arizona Community Foundation Harve B. & Dee Anna Dow June Dower Jeffrey N. & Karen Downing Jean Ellefson Clark W. Engle David & Nettie Erickson Lloyd E. & Barbara A. Findlay Albert & Debbie A. Flores Donnarae B. Freyermuth Gary & Michelle Frisch Alegro J. Godley Jacquelyn Hildebrant John W. & Nancy J. Huber Hugh E. Hughes Foundation held by The Arizona Community Foundation William R. Johanson, a Donor Advised Fund held by Schwab Charitable Fund Steven L. & Lora G. Johnson Daryl* L. & Elizabeth* J. Johnson John C. & Judy Jung Louis E. & Ann Jutzi Patty M. Keoloha Thomas H. & Carol A. Kontak Mark & Cheryl LaFountaine Anthony C. & Christine L. Marotti Richard & Karen C. Mayfield Michael D. & Jerilyn R. McGehee John C. & Colleen McKemie Kendal T. & Debbie Mueldener
Audrey H. Mulhollen John B. & Nancy E. Nelson Jan A. Nelson Mary Nystedt & Rita Skarbek Jack E. & Linda G. Pendar Brian R. & Frances F. Penry Keith J. & Margaret Rauch Nancy Root Dennis J. & Martha S. Sargent Rondaleen Specht Donn N. Spencer Bill R. & Cynthia Stuart Allen L. & Helen A. Swedenborg Joanne M. Thomson Thomas A. & Judy Thomson Karlene Topel Roberta Uible-King Walgren Mary H. Underwood Kurt & Sara Villanueva John W. Walgren Eleanor Walker Peggy Welch Noel* W. & Jane W. Willis Merle H. Winstead Margaret E. Wunder Michael A. & Mary B. Zongolowicz Helping $500 -$999 Irvin E. & Beverly A. Aal Jim & Cathy Adams Carmen Agostinelli David E. & Karina Albrecht Beverley J. Anderson David H. & Ingeborg C. Anderson Aldo Aranda Edward S. & Mary Jane Banfield Mark & Christine A. Barber Dean E. & Betty D. Barnicle David & Paula Barron Bruce A. Bartinelli Ralph M. & Marjorie Behrens Erwin & Karen Bell Blair D. Benjamin Joe & Cindy M. Berg Curtis D. & Edith L. Birkeland Robert C. & Patricia J. Blainey Mychael Bland Adrian W. & Carolyn Bobeck Donn R. & Vicki R. Boostrom Peter* & Lisa Borho Karen L. Bougneit David & Judith A. Brodzeller Kevin Brown William F. & Billy Bungert John & Lois Burgess Gregory A. & Karen L. Burgoyne Gary J. & Cindy A. Burk Robert* H. & Marita Burson John T. & Carol N. Campbell Norris & Ruth Carpenter Jean-Francois Cayron Damien R. & Rose Cippon
William A. & Leasen M. Clark Sharon L. Collins John & Sandra Conley Sally S. Cotton Laura Crawford Ursula Crow Henry R. & Connie D. De Haan Ralph & Marina Dececo Ted R. & Mary Ellen Dehmer Howard E. & Sandra D. Diem Salvatore DiLiberto & Linda Johnson- DiLiberto Bob & Michelle R. Dionisio Lee A. & Marie J. Dodgion John R. & Linda J. Drake Stephen W. & Karlene Edling Dwain & Shirley Ehrlich Valerie Ellien Larry & Anne Elliott Rosemary K. Errek Loren L. & Vicki M. Faaborg Frank J. & Carla J. Fara John E. & Sheila Farrell William G. & Joyce A. Fellers Carmen Fish Judith Flaskerud Dan & Therese Fogarty Faye A. Fray Robert E. & June L. Fredericksen Barbara Froese Otto N. & Caryl Fuchs Robert* L. & Linda M. Gagnon Linda Goad Gerard J. & Carolyn M. Golden Louis E. & Barbara* Gray Alan M. & Marsha L. Grobman James & Ann M. Grootegoed Colette M. Guiberteau Casey & Taylor Gurney Frances E. & Ilse Guzik John P. & Joan M. Hallin
Caren Halloran Eric & Rachel Hannah Robert G. Hanson Stephen P. Harnden Douglas & Sandra Harris Barbara Harris Ben F. & Terry L. Hayes K. Wayne* & Nancy L. Hays Mike Heath Barbara H. Heinemann Dale Heitlauf & Carrie Mikkelborg R. Clark & Marcia Higgins Betty L. Hintz Lee & Mary Hirt George & Sharon Hodnick Kevan A. & Sherrie Holdsworth E. Gaille Holliday David & Dara Lynn Horner Rodger & Angela Hudnall Brian & Julie Huebner Warren & Delores Huebner Thomas J. & Diana Jeffers Ronald R. & Loralee G. Jensen Richard N. & Glenda R. Jessen Dennis & Frances Johnson Howard E. & Kathleen L. Jones Wes & Luanne Jorgesen Jason & Christine E. Joseph Frank E. & Annette M. Joyce Byron K. & Karen L. Justus Timothy & Ellen Kartisek Edwin K. & Jeannette L. Kaupu Walter & Nicolina Keil Thomas & Judy Keller Laurence V. & Carol L. Kelly Kathy Ketring Millard & Mary J. Kerr Lenny W. & Joan K. King David S. Kisicki Walter E. & Janet Klann Robert Klein & Sandra McWilliams-Klein
There is a need in our community... Last year, AARP Arizona conducted a survey of Arizona registered voters age 40 or older and found that 41% are current or former family caregivers and that 48% are likely caregivers in the future.
68%
of family caregivers are emotionally stressed because of caregiving responsibilities
69% of family caregivers are stressed trying to balance job and family
60% of family caregivers find it hard to get enough rest
Research shows that psychosocial supports, such as support groups, can lead to positive outcomes for caregivers, such as a reduction in caregiver burden and depression and an increased use of health coping strategies, caregiving skills, quality of life, and well-being.
The Journal of the American Medical Association found that elderly caregivers are at a 63% higher risk of mortality than non-caregivers at the same age.
A Gerontological Society of America compilation of reports states that “The risk of becoming socially isolated is high as well for informal caregivers of older adults, given that caregiving by family, friends and neighbors can become a very confining experience and extend over prolonged periods of time.�
...and we are here to help! 5,400
families served by the Benevilla Family Resource Center
4,498
189,388 277
attendees were supported and guided at 17 monthly Free Caregiver Support Groups
hours of caregiver respite provided by Benevilla Life Enrichment Programs
3,153
intergenerational activty interactions occurred in 2019
hours of service provided by generous Benevilla volunteers
4,198 4,198
community members attended social gatherings at Birt’s Bistro
calls made to Benevilla C.A.R.E.S. in search of resources and information
6,902
resources provided to families in our community in need
23,772
2,498
free home services provided to neighbors in need
97,681
acts of care and compassion in 2019
Sources of Support Participant Fees
$3,334,051
Grants
$1,136,877
Donations
$1,372,420
Food Sales
$409,291
Other
$411,245
In-Kind Donations
$245,710
Total
20%
$6,909,594
How We Accomplish Our Mission
Community Services
$2,379,530 $901,374 $851,762 $702,098 $472,606 $664,213 $390,161 $186,178 $160,246 $64,051 $17,515
Total
$6,789,734
Life Enrichment Programs Childcare Food Services Admin Transportation Family Resource Center Fundraising Home Services CARES Volunteer
6%
Volunteer
84%
Community Services
of every donation directly supports Benevilla programs and services.
Continued Helping $500 -$999 Ronald & Sharon Klemm Jim & Ruth Ann Koltveit Maurice E. & Joan Kozle Pamela Y Krueger Robert J. Krupp Jim & Linda Ladd Daniel A. Lane & Judith S. Watson Michael P. & Jamie M. Lane Chuck & Carol B. Lawrence Judith K. Lawson Patricia F. Lewis-Finnell Nils Lindfors Ian H. & Jane W. Linton George R. & Norma J. Lombardi Albert J. & Janice Lombardos John B. Lutz Robert H. & Georgene M. Marks Patricia E. Martin James E. & Mary Mathews Ernest McCarty Richard L. & Marion L. McGhee James & Kathleen M. McGinnis Steven K. Meade James A. & Marcella Menconi Ray Miklos Roger A. Miles Edward & Flora Miloz David & Jean Montgomery Ralph & Susan Mora Ray & Carolyn M. Murphy Martha Myers Gerald J. & Dolores A. Nasenberry Frank & Laura Nelson Robert S. & Judith Nelson Ted W. Nelson & Judi Amoroso Walter J. Nieri Claudia A. Noble Mary A. Nykamp Lindon & Sue Onstad
Nancy Osten Ernest J. & Barbara M. Otto Bruce F. & Martie Outzen David A. & Lynne Owen Thomas & Pamela Palfrey Lynn A. & Paula S. Parkel Carl H. & Sue Parker Gerald J. & Mary Kate Patterson Raymond L. & Katie G. Pearson Greg F. Peck & Donna Norton Greg & Annissa Pereira Kay Perrot Peter A. & Susan D. Pervi Jeanna L. Petersen Cogdall Barbara Polhemus Gilbert W. & Judith N. Preuss Robert C. Provan Douglas J. & Beverly Randall David Rauch Jack & Mary Rech Gerald E. & Corinne A. Redar Ellen M. Rex Sandra S. Rhodus Robert F. & June M. Richfield David S. & Joanne Robinson Sharon A. Robinson Donald & Virginia Robson Robert & LaVon Rosecky Dan & Karen Roy Charles & Sheryl Saddoris Jack & Nora Sautter Dale E. & Marcia A. Sawyer Eric & Johanna Scher Judith R. Sebastian John & Elizabeth Selin Robert L. & Barbara A. Skillman Nancy Skoglund Peter S. Smith Shawn Smith John & Patricia Smith
Marv & Jean Sophusson Phillip & Susan Souza Ken & Susan Squiers Edward A. & Doris J. Srsen Donald J. Stanton Marlene A. Stemlar R. Jack* & Sandra A. Stephenson Kim Sterner & Robert Muehling Paul R. & Anita M. Stoddard Ted J. & Georgeann M. Stuart Ken & Susan Stumbough James & Carol Suycott Bill & Carol Swinney John R. Sybenga Angelo & Christine Tedeschi Robert M. & Virginia K. Templeman Tommy & Barbara Thompson H. Lloyd & Mildred M. Thompson Gail P. Thurman Thomas J. & Barbara J. Tibbitts Roger & Mary Tresler Karl* L. & Betty A. Trester Brian & Erin Trimble Wallace J. & Dara Turnage Paul W. & Betsy Tweeten Mary Lou Twickler Nancy B. Urbach Richard A. & Patricia A. Van Tuyle Eric & Daphne Vincent Richard* D. & Caryl Ann Walker Richard V. & Tama L. Weber Frank Wegner Keith H. & Carolyn J. Weller Jack & Linda L. Welsch Christopher White & Kimberlee Oberbillg- White Cullen Whitmire & Karla Gutierrez-Whitmire G. Bruce & Debi D. Williams Robert W. & Joan K. Williamson Kenneth W. & Christine M. Wilson James S. & Sheila Wright Gerald & Ruth M. Yeary George Zeiner Mayra Zsiga *Deceased Thank you to all our individual donors. Every dollar makes a difference in someone’s life.
Anonymous (4) Louis E. Albright Charles L. Allen Norma* J. Anderson Mildred Bilancetti Ashlie Boone Eddie & Barbara Braughton Ralph* A. Bruno James* & Louise* M. Burchill Emily G. Burns Kathryn Carey Adam B. Carlat Dorothy L. Chambers Judith A. Clews Pat & Kathleen J. Crowley Gerald L. Dancy Lester W. Davis Jennie Dewberry Bob & Michelle R. Dionisio Arlene E. Dixson Lester R. Dray Isabell Eakin Aloise J. Failing-Wrobel Louise K. Fallner Roger B. Fitch Nora Fitzpatrick Virginia L. Geile Keith S. Gilroy Claudette H. Glenn Conrad J. & Audrey L. Graff Jo Ann Greeney Colette M. Guiberteau Nancy S. Hamilton Barbara Harris Rita M. Henry Emil W. & Cecilia M. Houha Carol* A. Howland Hugh E. Hughes Vernon J. & Sandra J. Jenkins Marie Kehr L. Birt & Louisa J. Kellam Bruce* C. Kelly Anita M. Ketchum Ruth* M. Knudsen Elaine S. Lahr Allan Levy Shirley A. Mantor Ernest & Lillian Mueller Harvey L. & Melanie S. Noteboom Grace P. O’Malley Gerald J. & Mary Kate Patterson Irene Polczer James M. Pundsack & Cheryl A. Pundsack-Ellis Norma M. Quade J.R. Reese Doris J. Rettger Gherrie A. Routzahn Carol Safford
Richard & Karen Satmary Carol E. Schmidt Richard E. & Judith A. Stuckey Jeffrey L. & Patricia Taylor Joanne M. Thomson Thomas J. & Barbara J. Tibbitts Karlene Topel Bobbie A. Trunk Darlene J. Turner Roberta Uible-King Walgren Annette D. Valentine Patricia E. Wagner Noel* W. & Jane W. Willis BEQUESTS Dean* & Norma* J. Anderson Charitable Foundation Adeline* H. Behnke Charlotte* M. Erb The Helene* P. Gilchrist Endowment Fund held by the Arizona Community Foundation Gordon* R. & Norma* L. Grubbs The Andrew* L. & Agnes* L. Hopper Charitable Fund held by the Arizona Community Foundation Robert* J. & Ruth* B. Hoover Ethel* L. Kohler The Glen* E. & Patricia* L. Moore Fund held by the Arizona Community Foundation Richard* M. Schumann Donald* D. & Verna* W. Schurr John* B. & B.* Irene Waldron *Deceased CORPORATIONS , FOUNDATIONS, GOVERNMENT SOURCES & SERVICE CLUBS $50,000+ Arizona Community Foundation City of Peoria First Things First - Phoenix First Things First - Quality First State of Arizona Thunderbirds Charities $20,000- $49,999 APS Arrowhead Lexus Bank of America Gila River Indian Community The Arizona Republic/12 News Season for Sharing The Kemper and Ethel Marley Foundation $10,000- $19,999 AARP Arizona Bellevue Heights Church Foundation City of Surprise Monheit Frisch Group, PLC Schwab Charitable Fund
Sun Health Services Vitalyst Health Foundation West Valley Lutheran Thrift Shop, Inc. $5,000- $9,999 Anonymous (1) 1st Bank Esteemed Life Solutions, LLC Fidelity Charitable Lord of Life Lutheran Church Mission Endowment Fund Pfizer Foundation Matching Gifts Program Southwest Human Development - Parent Partners Plus Wells Fargo $1,000- $4,999 Arizona Commission on the Arts AZ Tax-Credit Funds Banner Health Benevity BlueCross BlueShield of Arizona City of Avondale City of Goodyear City of Phoenix Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment Desert Digital Imaging Excellent Vacations Travel Service Home Instead Senior Care of Surprise Home Instead Senior Care Foundation Hospice of the Valley Independent News Media JP Morgan Chase & Co Kare Bears Kris Krafters Kroger - Fry’s Community Rewards Program Omaha Community Foundation OptumCare QuikTrip Phoenix Division Rio Salado College Shining Star Band Sun City West Rotary Foundation, Inc. Sundt Foundation Sysco Corporation The Brand Agency Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Valley of the Sun United Way Veeya Washington Federal Foundation Western State Bank Up to $999 A New Leaf ABS, Inc. Acadia Pharmaceuticals Adelante Healthcare Adultcare Assistance Homecare, LLC Amazon Smile Amuse Bouche Gourmet Bistro Angry Crab Shack Arion Care Solutions, LLC Arizona Attorney General Arizona Broadway Theatre Arizona Coyotes
2019 Business Leadership Award Arrowhead Lexus
Congratulations to the 2019 Business Leadership Award recipient - Arrowhead Lexus. As part of the Berge Auto group of dealerships, Arrowhead Lexus has been a loyal community supporter of Benevilla for the past 14 years and has held the distinction as our Presenting Sponsor for several of those years. In addition to Benevilla, they support several other nonprofits and regularly host events that benefit the community. We are deeply grateful for their continued involvement and generosity.
2019 Legacy Champion Award
Lora Johnson with Johnson and Associates Congratulations to Lora Johnson, Johnson & Associates P.L.L.C. who was awarded the Legacy Champion Award at the Professional Friends’ Luncheon in September 2019. The award recognizes professionals who support Benevilla by providing services to the community, volunteering in the community, and giving back to those they serve professionally. Lora is a current member of the Benevilla Board of Directors and an active champion of Benevilla’s mission in the community.
A Community of Compassion
Continued Up to $999 Arizona Lottery Arizona Science Center Arizona State Association of Emblem Clubs Arrowhead Grill/Preston’s Steakhouse Ascent Audiology & Hearing Babbo Italian Eatery Ballet Arizona Basha’s Family of Stores Bearizona Wildlife Park Board & Brush of Surprise Bob’s Variety Body Beautiful Spa Briarwood Country Club BridgeWater Assisted Living Brookdale Senior Living Camelback Ranch-Glendale Care 1st Avondale Resource Center Carrie J. Kulesh, PC Charitable Adult Rides & Services (CARS) Charles Schwab Foundation Cheesecake Factory Cheez Headz Chi Omega Alumnae Northwest Valley Phoenix Circle of Friends Civanna Wellness Resort & Spa Cognitive Clinical Trials Community First Home Health Care, Inc. Condit and Associates, LLC Connect Hearing Core Construction Desert Botanical Garden Desert Caballeros Western Museum Dispatch Health Dunkin Donuts Elks Lodge Sun City #2559 Encompass Health Valley of the Sun Rehabilitation Hospital Endeavor In-Home Care Executive Council Charities Say, LLC Fast & Friendly Express Car Wash Fleming’s Steakhouse Foundation for Senior Living Fox Restaurant Concepts GE Foundation Geriatric Resources LLC Glencroft Senior Living Gold Canyon Candles Golden Assist Senior Placement Golden Heart Senior Care Golf 4 Less Good Sam Club Arizona Chapter “The Retreads” Goodyear Ballpark Grace Home Health Care Hampton Group Hand and Stone Massage - Lake Pleasant Hilton Garden Inn Homewatch Caregivers
Honeywell International Charity Matching Hospice of the West Humana Immanuel Campus of Care Innovative Benefit Concepts Inspira Arrowhead Intelli Blast Kendal T. Mueldener, CPA, PLLC Kendra Scott Kiwanis Club of Sun City West Foundation Legacy House of Avondale Lovitt & Touché, Inc. Massage Envy - Surprise Medieval Times Medstar Medical Transport Midwestern University Clinic Miller Massage My Priority Home Care National Mah Jongg League, Inc. Network for Good Nothing Bundt Cakes - Surprise Panera Bread of Surprise Parks & Sons of Sun City Pella Rolscreen Foundation PepsiCo Foundation Quail Run Behavioral Health Red Hat Society Renaissance Hotel & Spa Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Royal Oaks Life Care Community Ryley Carlock & Applewhite Attorneys Serve 1st Fire Protection, LLC Spa Botanica SRP State 48 Funk House Stir Crazy Comedy Club Sun City Early Bird Lions Club Sun City Grand Glass Arts Club Sun City West Basketeers Sun City West Sunrise Lions Club Sun Sounds of Arizona Sun Valley Lodge Sunflower RV Resort Sunflower Stitchers Sunland Memorial Park Surprise Stadium Tennant Foundation The Park at Surprise The Phoenician The Phoenix Symphony The Skin & Makeup institute The Wigwam Thrivent Financial Tommy Bahama Restaurant Truist Uptown Alley II LLC Walgreens Walmart Neighborhood Market (Store #4218) Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign West Valley Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumnae Group West Valley Symphony Association Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium WIST Office Products Company
FAITH PARTNERS Bellevue Heights Church Bellevue Heights Church Foundation Catholic Daughters of the Americas #2067 Church at Cactus Church of the Palms United Church of Christ Congregational Church of Sun City Crown of Life Lutheran Church Desert Garden United Church of Christ Men’s Fellowship Desert Palms Presbyterian Church Desert Palms Presbyterian Church Men of the Church Desert Palms Presbyterian Church Women of the Church First Baptist Church of Sun City West First United Methodist Church of Sun City Grace in the Desert Adventist Church Lord of Life Lutheran Church Lord of Life Lutheran Church Mission Endowment Shepherd of the Desert Evangelical Lutheran Church Shepherd of the Hills United Methodist Church Shepherd of the Hills United Methodist Church Women St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church The United Methodist Women of New Song United Church of Sun City 2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Board Officers Conrad J. Graff, Chair Shannon R. Arriola, Vice Chair Gary Frisch, Treasurer Debbie A. Flores, Secretary Board Members John P. Bridgford Merlyn E. Carlson Arlene E. Dixson Delaine R. Donohue Harriet T. Doolittle Pastor Robert* Duea Lora G. Johnson L. Birt Kellam Patricia F. Lewis-Finnell Pastor Kim Sterner Dr. Carol L. Struck Dr. Richard E. Stuckey Larry H. Vering While every attempt is made to report with accuracy, some errors may occur. We apologize and invite you to contact us at 623-584-4999 with corrections. Thank you!
Enriching Lives
Real Lives. Real Impact Written by Beth Stockton, Benevilla Enrichment Liaison
Opportunity, Self-Confidence and Purpose. What do these three words mean to the members of our Day Program Helps Older Adults Live Life to the FullBenevilla Restorative Benevilla GSE Program? est What does GSE stand for? For Alicia Valenzuela and her mother, Home Connie Figueroa, the BenevillaMeals ReDelivered GSE stands for Group storative Day Program “has really been a God send, ” Alicia says. The busy Supported Employment. mom, and wife works about 50 hours week, and having Benevilla, througha our partnership withher the City of Here atgrandmother Benevilla and the Surprise Human Services and Community Vitality mother move in presented her with overwhelming demands due to her Helping Partners Program Department is excited to be offering the Home schedule and her mother’s health needs. we want our members Delivered MealsCalifornia Program. Started July 13th, this whoJanuary have intellectual In of 2019, and Connie moved from Riverside, to the West program is specifically serving area residents who developmental to Alicia and her husband. “Mom needed attention Valley, where disabilities she lives with thewas Surprise Senior Center have fun, feel safe and find and physical therapy, ” Alicia said, for apreviously variety ofattended issues. “It pretty stresscurrently closed due the COVID-19 pandemic. confidence in their everyday ful,” trying to make everything work. This program is funded by the CARES Act through life. Connie describes her health at the time she came to Arizona: “I have diabethe City of Surprise and is now open to City of tes and I was experiencing vertigo and painful sciatica. I could hardly walk.” Surprise seniors who are low income. The GSE program provides each member the opportunity to grow GSE On top of those conditions, Connie was facing dialysis treatment due to the failure of one kidney and as an individual and learn new skills. Each member has a variety of the second. Hera chance doctortotold her their that one of her kidneys hadpopulation shriveled,isor and right Our senior theatrophied, most vulnerable volunteerimpairment opportunitiesofgiving them each bolster the other was at a critical stage. now to Coronavirus and it has become increasingly self-confidence. Our GSE members also have the opportunity to important seniors practice Connie and Alicia were both determined to do everything they could to avoid dialysis and self-isolation improve and work and earn a paycheck. Many of our GSE employees work at stay at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Connie’s if possible. TheyCampus. took the advice of a social worker who suggested adult day care with Birt’s Bistro locatedhealth, at the Benevilla Surprise Because the risk physical therapy. The Benevilla Restorative Life Enrichment Day Program wasof thecomplications answer theyfrom bothCOVID-19 increases with age, family members and friends Our members within the GSE program are provided a job coach sought. are limiting their visits to older contacts. that helpsThe to support each Day member in theirispersonal goals and helps mobility, balance and muscle strength, as well Seniors Restorative Program designed to promote have a diminished support system and can them stayason track at their job.confidence. We want each to feel that before,” saidmay self-esteem and “I member wasn’t independent Connie, “but now I am doing much easily find themselves trapped in social isolation. they learnbetter. the skills to do their jobs well.exercise Thank you to our ” Sheneeded participates in physical daily, as well as gamesIttohaspromote her cognitive abilities, and become increasingly difficult for them to amazing Job Coaches for their dedication and care for our members! socializes with other program members and staff, which benefitsget hernutritious emotionally, meals.physically But the Cityand of menSurprise and tally. “I really enjoy Zumba (exercise program) and the games we play. I’m known as a jokester around Benevilla are here to help with the Home Delivered here.” Meals Program!
“We have seen lots of improvement in the three or four months that mom’s been coming to Benevilla,” said Alicia. “Her cognitive skills and awareness have improved, and her mobility is much better. She is a huge success story.” Connie uses a walker for balance, but has no trouble getting around now, and her A1C test, which measures blood sugar levels, has improved as well. The best news of all? Connie’s viable kidney has also shown improvement, Let us introduce a few of ofour GSEto members! bringing her back you fromtothe brink having start dialyChrissy loves to organize the napkins and silverware and fill up the sis treatments. ice She loves working Birt’s Bistro. loves doing Thebuckets. Restorative Program also at provides AliciaKevin with great dishes andmind. earning a paycheck so that he can watches. peace of “The staff is tremendous andbuy offer great Kaylyn is a wonderful singer and enjoys her days at work. Brian loves to support. I find I don’t have to worry about her diet, medipack Birt’stake Bistro. Together they work as a team cineslunches that sheatmust during the day and whether she’sand are able tosleeping live an enriched life not herebeing at Benevilla. home all day and stimulated mentally.
Life Coaching
Fall Educational Workshops Benevilla FREE Educational workshops offer guidance and address senior life changes. Each workshop is led by carefully selected professionals and Benevilla partners who can provide support and answers to your questions. How to Invest During Uncertainty November 12, 2020 1:30PM – 2:45PM Stephen Harnden, CFP, CPA Private Wealth Advisor, Affirm Wealth Advisors. Steve will Falldiscuss Eventshow to invest during uncertain financial times as well as smart ways to make charitable contributions.
All About Arizona Tax Credits December 2, 2020 1:30PM – 2:45PM Gary Frisch, MBA, CPA, Monheit Frisch Group, PLC Gary will give an overview of and discuss the benefits of the various Arizona Tax Credits. Explore how to direct your tax dollars where you want them to go and provide an opportunity to offset a significant amount of tax liability.
Get Your “Docs” in a Row December 16, 2020 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM It is important to know your options when it comes to Estate Planning, Trusts, Power of Attorney and so much more.
Benevilla is offering all Educational Events as live, online Zoom workshops. Please visit www.benevilla.org/community-events or call 623-584-4999 to register.
Together We Can Written by Jay Lickus, Benevilla Marketing Coordinator & Paula Barron, Benevilla Volunteer Coordinator
Benevilla recognizes caring for the needs of older adults reaches beyond the individual to the entire family. Not only do their services help older adult clients, but many programs address the ongoing needs of caregivers and families. Several of these programs rely on the dedication and selfless support of volunteers. Offering free essential home services for older adults needing extra help in maintaining their independence at home is one such program. Enter Tom and Rhonda Hansch. Tom and Rhonda started as volunteers with Benevilla in January 2019. Tom has served over 400 hours as an assistant facilities maintenance specialist. His tireless efforts have saved Benevilla thousands of dollars. Tom helped upgrade the lighting systems on the main campus to LED among many other projects. He was the recipient of the Benevilla Muriel Rose Volunteer of the Trimester award earlier this year. Tom’s wife, Rhonda, has served over 225 hours in our Home Services department, offering grocery shopping and assisted transportation to doctor appointments as well as assisting her husband with maintenance projects. Many of our home services clients request her specifically. Rhonda also helped support Benevilla by participating in a photoshoot for our programs. Tom found Benevilla on the internet when they first moved here as newly retired snowbirds. They were looking for something to do with their spare time. Tom and Rhonda really connected with the Benevilla mission and goal to “keeping seniors independent in their homes and maintaining quality of life.” Rhonda says volunteering has made Tom “utilize his skills and mind in retirement” researching projects when he needs more knowledge for completing them. Rhonda and Tom are two amazing people who love supporting Benevilla and serving our community. Like many non-profits during the current Coronavirus pandemic, Benevilla has had many volunteers step back to reduce their public exposure in these trying times. However, Tom and Rhonda and the core of our volunteer team never skipped a beat and have continued to provide free crucial services to our community of neighbors in need. In just the last 30 days, Benevilla volunteers have completed 150 grocery shopping and delivery trips - not just grocery pick up but actual shopping for those in need. They have also supplied assisted transportation for 125 round trips for seniors to essential medical appointments as well as 20 emergency errands. This all adds up to over 300 acts of service and 335 volunteer hours by this small but mighty volunteer work force. These services help ease the burden on family members caring for loved ones and ensure older adults with no family support are not left isolated and alone. For more information on Benevilla Home Services or Volunteer Opportunities, please call 623-584-4999 or visit www.Benevilla.org.
Tom Hansch received the Benevilla Muriel Rose Volunteer of the Trimester Award in August 2020.
Celebrate the birth of a child, special milestones, marriages, and anniversaries with an honorary tribute gift. Memorialize a loved one or express your sympathy with a memorial gift. You will have an immediate and significant impact on the programs that reach out to older adults, adults with disabilities, children and their families with a generous gift in the name of someone you love. IMPORTANT: When donating a memorial or tribute gift, please include the name of who you are honoring, and the name and address of who you would like us to notify that a gift has been made in their honor.
“Benevilla took such great care of my mom, Carol while she was at Mary’s Place. My mom lived a life of giving unconditional love to others and also extraordinary care and compassion. After she passed away, my family wanted to ensure her legacy lived on and we did what my mom taught us, to help others in need. The memorial gifts in my mom’s honor went to Benevilla to benefit other families in need of loving and compassionate care like my mom received. It was a wonderful way to honor her legacy!” -Rhonda C.
Great news- AmazonSmile customers can now support Benevilla in the Amazon shopping app on iOS and Android mobile phones! Simply follow these instructions to turn on AmazonSmile and start supporting Benevilla with your everyday purchases. 1. Open the Amazon Shopping app on your device 2. Go into the main menu of the Amazon Shopping app and tap into ‘Settings’ 3. Tap ‘AmazonSmile’ and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process Don’t forget to support Benevilla when you shop on Amazon this holiday season!
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Benevilla is a 501(c)(3) organization. All donations are tax deductible. Benevilla is partially funded by the Area Agency on Aging Region One, the City of Peoria, Dept. of Veterans Affairs, and the City of Surprise. Benevilla is an equal opportunity provider.
NEW
TAX LAWS
NEW WAYS
TO SAVE
DON’T PAY MORE TAXES THAN YOU SHOULD Recently, Congress made significant changes to our nation’s tax laws. After 2020, taxpayers must take distributions from their IRA at age 72, not age 70½. Gone is the ability for children to inherit an IRA and stretch payments for their lifetime. They must now take the payments in 10 years. With these and all the other changes, it could be easy to miss some deductions and pay more than you should. You have ways to reduce your taxes and provide for your family and the causes important to you. Here are some quick ideas to take advantage of (or not be disappointed by) the recent tax law changes. IF YOUR CONCERN IS:
TRY THIS:
INCREASED STANDARD DEDUCTION
If you want to have a higher income tax deduction, bunch your charitable donations. Gift more in one year, then take a year off. Take the itemized, higher deduction, then the standard deduction the next year.
STRETCH PROVISION OF YOUR IRA
Establish a charitable remainder unitrust that your IRA fully funds when you die. You can choose the length of time your children receive money from the trust without the 10 year limit.
These are just some quick ideas to show you that even with the new laws, you can still maximize your deductions and provide for your family and the charities you cherish. Call the Benevilla Donor Relations team at 623-584-4999 to find out all we can do to help you end the year in a tax-favorable way.
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Don't Forget... Tax payers who take the standard deduction are now able to claim up to $300 in qualified donations on your 2020 taxes as a deduction from their gross income.