UMCF Gala Program 2024

UNITED TOGETHER: A CELEBRATION OF INNOVATION

Celebrating the UMC team’s use of cutting-edge innovation, artificial intelligence, and creative problem-solving to provide abundant life for New Jersey seniors!

Highlighting Four Core Areas of Innovation:

• Safety Technology That Leverages Artificial Intelligence

• Engagement Technology That Promotes Connectivity & Socialization

• Professional Development

• Personal Stories of Residents Exploring Technology

Innovation is how an organization improves upon what it does and how it continually develops its resources. At UMC, our most valuable resources are our human resources.

- Mark Lenhard

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KEY MOMENTS

Welcome Message

Mark Lenhard, UMC President & CEO | 03:34:18

Innovation at UMC

Rev.Ed Carll, Chair of the UMC Foundation Board of Directors | 06:05:17

About the UMC Foundation

Jim Roberts, UMC Foundation Vice President | 09:17:20

Remarks from Chief Information Officer

Travis Gleining, CIO & VP of Innovation | 12:17:22

Safety Technology That Leverages Artificial Intelligence

Pam Garofolo, Corporate Director of Tapestries | 19:08:11

Family Member Testimonial

Paul Striddick, Collingswood Manor Family Member | 26:31:00

“Intentionally shifting the focus of our conversations has engendered innovation, helped us bring improvements to our existing mission, and opened the doors of our imagination to envision a more promising future for everyone in our care.

- Rev. Ed Carll

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We are taking on the challenge of growing the UMC Foundation by adding new fundraising programs, providing new and unique opportunities to our generous donors that have not been available before.

- Jim Roberts

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By Mail

Checks payable to UMC Foundation with Virtual Event on the Memo line can be mailed to UMC Foundation at 205 Jumping Brook Rd, Neptune, NJ 07753.

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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

Our Celebration of Innovation wouldn’t be possible without the generosity of our many supporters, including our residents and their families, the caring professionals we employ, and the countless local churches, businesses, and neighbors who support our mission.

We’re especially grateful for the financial support of this year’s presenting and premier sponsors:

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

PLATINUM SPONSOR

• Terence and Jean Marie Edwards

DIAMOND SPONSORS

• Baker Tilly

• An Anonymous Friend

EMERALD SPONSORS

• Sprague Energy

• Esposito Kiker

• Holman Automotive

• NUAIG LLC

• Action Plumbing

PREMIER PARTNERS:

RUBY SPONSORS

• Provident Bank

• Green Oak Consulting

• Initial Impact

• McCarter English

• UFCW Local 152

• KDA Architects

• Tom Griffith

• Video Crew

• Rev. William Williams III

• The UMC Foundation Team

SAPPHIRE SPONSORS

• Community Foundation Sarasota

• Sanford Hollander

• Jim and Diana Roberts

• Nona Ostrove

• Mark and Karen Lenhard

• Marion Security

• Safely You

• Princeton Strategic Communications

• ABS Electric

OUR MISSION

The UMC Foundation provides abundant living for seniors of all faith traditions and backgrounds by offering support for sustainable community housing, engaging programs, special projects, and a compassionate continuum of care through United Methodist Communities.

Bishop Taylor | East Orange

Bristol Glen | Newton

Collingswood Manor | Collingswood

Covenant Place | Plainfield

PineRidge of Montclair | Montclair

Pitman Manor | Pitman

The Shores | Ocean City

Wesley by the Bay | Ocean City

The Wesleyan | Redbank

COMMUNITIES WE SERVE

With 117 years of continuous operation, UMC has grown to 9 locations offering independent, residential, and assisted living; Tapestries® Memory Care; respite; rehabilitation; long-term care; Bridges Hospice and Palliative Care; affordable senior housing; and case management, live-in and in-home personal care through HomeWorks, which serves all counties in the state and maintains offices at UMC’s Bristol Glen, Collingswood, Pitman, and The Shores locations.

HomeWorks delivers innovative in-home care across New Jersey, supporting seniors, including UMC residents, to live independently with confidence and comfort. Our dedicated teammates offer compassionate, personalized care, assist with daily tasks, medication management, and provide helpful companionship tailored to each individual’s needs. We also support rehab patients transitioning home by providing post-acute care to ensure a smooth recovery. With a focus on client-centric care, HomeWorks ensures every senior receives the support they need to thrive, through specialized assistance, meaningful engagement, and promoting independence