2023 Year in Review by shelteringarmsfoundation

of patients

recommend Sheltering Arms Institute to their friends and loved ones

Leadership

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS

Fiscal Year 2023 (10/1/22 - 9/30/23)

Dianne V. Jewell, PT, DPT, PhD President & CEO, Sheltering Arms Corporation

Alan Lombardo, FACHE CEO, Sheltering Arms Institute, a collaboration with VCU Health

John “Mac” L. McElroy III President, Sheltering Arms Foundation

Richard Kunz, MD Chief Medical Officer

James S. Litsinger, CPA VP, Chief Financial Officer

Matt Wilks, PT, MSPT, NCS VP, Chief Rehabilitation Officer

Misty Woodward, MScM, BSN, RN VP, Chief Nursing Officer

Alex Grisham, CISSP, ITIL VP, Information Technology

Kelly del Campo Merricks, CFRE, MBA

VP, Philanthropy, Sheltering Arms Foundation

Linda M. Tiemens

VP, Quality and Care Coordination

Amanda Worley

VP, Human Resources

Bryan Gilreath, PT, DPT, OCS

AVP, Outpatient Therapy Services

Tanza W. Westry

AVP, Hospital Operations

Patrick Zuniga, MBA, CRCE-I

AVP, Revenue Cycle and Health Information Management

A message from our leaders

Every day, our collaboration enables people who have experienced injury or illness the opportunity to achieve outstanding outcomes through our continuum of care.

Though we opened our inpatient facility only a few years ago in 2020, the inpatient and outpatient physical rehabilitative care we provide, as well as fitness and wellness services offered by Sheltering Arms, increases access to a breadth and quality of services that is unrivaled in the commonwealth and is nationally recognized.

In 2023—our first year eligible—U.S. News & World Report ranked Sheltering Arms Institute the 29th best rehabilitation hospital in the nation and #1 in Virginia.

This level of care for patients and their families is only possible because of the commitment of so many people in our community. We are grateful to everyone who makes this a reality: generous donors, volunteers, talented healthcare professionals, and a wide array of highly specialized community partners.

In addition to the recognition from U.S. News, this year in review illustrates the reach of the organization’s achievements and some of the people touched by our mission. While so much was accomplished in the past year, we are still early in our journey to reinvent rehabilitation for life beyond limits and many more opportunities lie ahead.

We are grateful for all that has been accomplished and eagerly look forward to the future.

Dianne V. Jewell, PT, DPT, PhD

President & CEO, Sheltering Arms Corporation

John “Mac” L. McElroy III

President, Sheltering Arms Foundation

SHELTERING ARMS CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Peter A. Zedler, MD, Chair

Teresa Reynolds DiMarco, Vice Chair

Holly Antrim

Kimberly R. Baine, CPA

Peter H. Bowles

John D. Burns, MBA, FACHE

W. Lee Chaney III, CPA

David E. Constine III

Patricia B. Cushnie, BSN, MEd (through December 2022)

Sandra M. Douglas, JD, CHC, CHPC

Edward F. Gerardo

Lawrence E. Gibson

Ashby R. Hackney

Theodore W. Price, Foundation Board Chair

Leslie Wyatt, RN, MS (through December 2022)

JOINT VENTURE BOARD OF MANAGERS

Dianne V. Jewell, PT, DPT, PhD, Chair

Karah L. Gunther, JD, MHA, Vice Chair

Kimberly R. Baine, CPA

David X. Cifu, MD

Ilvy Cotterell, MD (through March 2023)

Edward F. Gerardo

Lawrence E. Gibson (through December 2022)

Ashby R. Hackney

Ryan Raisig, MHA, FACHE

Michael Roussos

Muhammad Irfan Saeed, MD

Leslie Wyatt, RN, MS (through December 2022)

Peter A. Zedler, MD

FOUNDATION

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Theodore W. Price, Chair

Peter H. Bowles, Vice Chair

Richard M. Bagby

Gina P. Bass

Andy H. Bennett (through December 2022)

Michael W. Bor

Charles M. Caravati III (through May 2023)

Patricia B. Cushnie, BSN, MEd

Barbara H. Dunn, PhD, RN

Hampton Eubank (Ex-Officio)

Lawrence E. Gibson

Ashby R. Hackney

Russell B. Harper

Michael Jarvis

Paul Rick Kelley

Lisa Taylor Powell

Sue H. Schutt

Ashley K. Tischer (Ex-Officio)

LaTasha S. Turpin (through June 2023)

Alan Lombardo, FACHE CEO, Sheltering Arms Institute, a collaboration with VCU Health

JUNIOR BOARD OFFICERS (June 2022-June 2023)

Ashley Krupin Tischer, President

Hampton Moore Eubanks, President Elect

Sarah Poitevent Porter, Past-President

Alyson Green Croft, Bal du Bois Co-Chair

Sarah Ann Hardee Knier, Bal du Bois Co-Chair

Elizabeth Pratt Stephens, Recording Secretary

Eugenie Valentine Calderon, Corresponding Secretary

Sara Abigail Fishero, Treasurer

Allison White Monette, Sponsor Outreach Chair

Julie Hazelip Antrim, Sponsor Chair

Lillibet Snellings Kyte, Professional Development Chair

Margaret Cogar Brock, Corporate Sponsor Chair

Leslie Wyatt, RN, MS

Peter Zedler, MD, SAC Corporate Board Chair (Ex-Officio)

FOUNDATION OFFICERS

John “Mac” L. McElroy III, President

Kelly del Campo Merricks, CFRE, MBA, Secretary

James S. Litsinger, CPA, Treasurer

Inpatient News

Since opening in June of 2020, Sheltering Arms Institute has become a nationally ranked, destination physical rehab hospital and we are continuing to grow and expand.

States from which patients have traveled for care

2,362

Total number of INPATIENTS served in FY23

Expansion of Inpatient Hospital Approved

In October 2023, Sheltering Arms Institute received approval from the Virginia Department of Health to expand our inpatient rehabilitation hospital following a certificate of public need (COPN) application process.

The 30 additional beds, which will also be used to provide rehabilitative care, will bring the hospital’s total number of beds to 144. The new patient rooms will be built on the hospital’s fourth floor. Currently shell space, it was constructed as part of our 212,000-square-foot structure in anticipation of future needs. The total capital cost of the project is an estimated $20 million with anticipated funding to include a combination of bank financing and equity contributions from joint venture members Sheltering Arms and VCU Health.

“Since we opened in 2020, we have seen immense need for the high-quality physical rehabilitation services that our team members provide, serving more than 8,000 people from across the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond,” said Alan Lombardo, CEO of Sheltering Arms Institute.

“Our goal is to further increase access to help people achieve their best recovery and live healthy, independent lives.”

Construction is expected to begin late 2024 and take approximately one year to complete.

Sheltering Arms Institute RECEIVES NATIONAL RECOGNITION

29th in Nation #1 in Virginia for Physical Rehabilitation U.S. News & World Report

One of the earliest strategic goals of Sheltering Arms Institute was to be nationally recognized. In summer 2023, U.S. News & World Report named Sheltering Arms Institute one of the Best Hospitals in the country and among the Top 50 for physical rehabilitation.

In our first year eligible, and of the 1,041 physical rehabilitation hospitals evaluated, only 12% won “Best” honors, excelling at factors such as clinical outcomes, level of nursing care, and patient

experience. These rankings assist patients and their doctors in choosing the right hospital for them.

Recognitions like these only happen with an outstanding team effort. Since opening, our community of team members, patients, caregivers, volunteers, community partners, and donors have helped build Sheltering Arms Institute’s reputation. Our commitment and courage to pursue excellence is now recognized on a national stage.

Anna Albright

Mr. and Mrs. Andre S. Basmajian

Becky Alwood

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher O. Grandle

Mr. and Mrs. Claude A. Raible

Mr. Keith K. Smith

Kyle Amey

Ms. Amanda Moore

Eleanor Angle

Mr. and Mrs. H. Michael Ligon

Ms. Eleanor Thomson and

Mr. James Smith

Wesley Ashberry

The Closing Shop, LLC

Dehnert, Clarke & Co., PC TowneBank

Mary Baker

Mr. and Mrs. Ramon E. Chalkley III

Melissa W. Banta

Mr. Mattew R. Wilks

John Bapties

Mr. and Mrs. Silas S. Shelburne

Caitlin Barden

Mr. and Mrs. F. Wendall Latham

Nancy S. Barret

Chesapeake Bay Circle of the King’s Daughters and Sons

Mrs. Charles M. Terry, Jr.

Andy Bennett

Capt. Darl W. Jewell, Jr. and Dr. Dianne V. Jewell

Justin W. Bennett

Ms. Jacqueline M. McCay

William L. “Berry” Berry

John and Carolyn Bierowski and Family

Caroline Betz

Mrs. Connie Christian

Mrs. Martha B. McFadden

John and Carolyn Bierowski

Ms. Shirley A. Riggleman

Lori Blair

Ms. Susan O. Coffey

Jonathan Blosser

Mrs. Tolly S. Harris

Mrs. Martha J. Taylor

Linda Bonham

Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Carter, Jr.

Ms. Laverne A. Terry

Dr. Charles H. Bonner

Criss and Gary Faison

Peter H. Bowles

Dr. Anne H. and Mr. John L. McElroy III

Kit and Turner Bredrup

Mr. and Mrs. M. Bagley Reid

Alli Cadematori

Mr. and Mrs. Claude A. Raible

Linwood W. Carroll

Mrs. Brenda W. Carroll

Dr. Will Carter

Ms. Eugenia H. Borum

Mr. and Mrs. Ramon E. Chalkley III

Dr. and Mrs. David X. Cifu

Dr. Arthur L. Kellerman and Mrs. Leila Taaffe

Hudson T. Ciucci

Ms. Joan H. Ciucci

Alison Clarke

Mr. Matthew R. Wilks

Stacie Cole

Dr. and Mrs. Jaimoon M. Shim

Estelle D. Cooper

Mrs. Logan-Ann Bruce

Patricia B. Cushnie, BSN, MEd

Mrs. Phoebe F. Antrim

Capt. Darl W. Jewell, Jr. and Dr. Dianne V. Jewell

Caitlyn Davies

Mr. and Mrs. Ramon E. Chalkley III

Constance Dawson

Mrs. Cassandra Huggett

Deaf Family Members

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth D. Selfe

Joshua Denoncourt

Mr. and Mrs. Claude A. Raible

Meredith F. Dunford

Mr. and Mrs. Douglas D. Callaway

Barbara H. Dunn, PhD, RN

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Shearer

Inpatient Numbers

CONDITIONS TREATED BY VOLUME

2,369

Stroke

Brain Injury

Neurological Conditions

Other

Spinal Cord Injury

Fractures

General Orthopedic

Cardiac

Amputation

Multiple Trauma with TBI or SCI

Multiple Trauma without TBI or SCI

Joint Replacements

Pulmonary

Guillain-Barré syndrome

Burns

Arthritis

Functional improvement is a multi-faceted measurement of physical skills and abilities between admission and graduation. On average, patients who receive inpatient rehabilitation from Sheltering Arms Institute accomplish gains in mobility and self-care that are significantly greater than the national average.

Patients who receive physical rehab at Sheltering Arms Institute have a higher chance of returning home versus returning to acute care or going to a skilled nursing facility.

Research has found that individuals who receive more therapy per day following illness or injury have better outcomes than those who receive fewer hours.*

*www.biausa.org/professionals/research/tbi-model-systems/is-more-therapy-per-day-better

Suellen Henneberry utilizes the Bioness Vector bodyweight support system.

Carolyn Estes

Mrs. Martha J. Taylor

Reverend Dr. Gloria Flowers

Capt. Darl W. Jewell, Jr. and Dr. Dianne V. Jewell

Judge and Mrs. John E. Wetsel

Armistead G. Foster

Ms. Kimberly E. Wright

Friends of Pocahontas State Park

Mr. and Mrs. David W. Gammon

Lawrence E. Gibson

Mr. and Mrs. Wilson H. Flohr, Jr.

Bryan C. Gilreath

Ms. Becky Alwood

Mr. Matthew R. Wilks

Stephen and Cheryl Goddard

Mrs. Warren M. Goddard, Jr.

Ann and Bill Griffin

Mr. Richard Truscott

Russell B. Harper

Mr. and Mrs. E. Claiborne Robins, Jr.

Mildred M. Heltzer

Mr. Reed Henderson

Nick Hopson

Ms. Eugenia H. Borum

Ms. Rebecca A. Shown

Dr. Jessica Hupe

Mr. and Mrs. F. Wendall Latham

Dr. Jessica Hupe & Team

Mr. and Mrs. W. G. League

Sandi Jarratt

Dr. and Mrs. Jaimoon M. Shim

J. Michael Jarvis, Jr.

Mr. Jonathan Price

Mr. Thomas Price

Daniel Jeter & Jamie Jeter

Mrs. Sharon W. Jeter

Dr. Dianne V. Jewell

Ms. Valerie DiFebo

Dr. Anne H. and Mr. John L. McElroy III

Deuce Jewell

Rhonda L. Riggleman

Kim Johnson

Mrs. Connie Christian

Mrs. Martha L. Robertson

Yolanda L. Johnson

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Kemp

Shari Johnston

Mrs. Susan H. Henry

Thomas G. Kaczmarek

Lori Kaczmarek

Paul “Rick” Kelley

Ryan Kelley

Ted and Carol Price

Mrs. Katie Thaeder

Rosie Kelly

Mr. and Mrs. Wayne H. Pushie

Jenny Lankford

Mr. Matthew R. Wilks

Cait Larkins

Mr. and Mrs. Gregory A. Kalata

Jenson Larrimore

Mr. and Mrs. Graham Ramsay

Jim Litsinger

Jackie and Peter Bowles

Mrs. Helen Weaver

Alan Lombardo

Ms. Mary M. Hutchinson

Dr. Anne H. and Mr. John L. McElroy III

Maxine Lovellette

Ms. Nancy S. Barret

Mrs. Richard R. Lower

Mrs. Alexander J. Kay, Jr.

Charles S. Luck IV

Mrs. Ann Crossingham Cannon

Cynthia and Shep Haw

Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Ortwine

Mrs. Jennie Purkey

Despina Y. Matzanias

Mr. Zachary Matzanias

Madeline H. Mayhood

Ms. Sharon C. Carter

John L. “Mac” McElroy III

Mr. and Mrs. George C. Howell III

Mary Earle McElroy

Mr. John L. McElroy, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. M. Bagley Reid

Ms. Ellen E. Spong

Mary Denny Wray

Christine Mcquay

Mr. and Mrs. William F. Griffin, Jr.

Joanna Moore

Mr. Matthew R. Wilks

Wanda Murray

Mr. Tyrone W. Murray

John Noiseux

Ms. Linda Ferguson

Virginia Copeland Norfleet

Mrs. Jennifer Kennedy

Amanda Norton

Ms. Eugenia H. Borum

Katherine Oldhouser

Mrs. Isabel J. Dowrick

Tracy B. Partridge

Mrs. Charles M. Terry, Jr.

Vivian Perkins

North River Circle of the King’s Daughters and Sons

Diane M. Price

Mrs. Sharon W. Jeter

Ted and Carol Price

Mr. and Mrs. Jason D. Bass

Capt. Darl W. Jewell, Jr. and Dr.

Dianne V. Jewell

Dr. Anne H. and Mr. John L. McElroy III

Mr. and Mrs. Theodore C. Price

Kathleen F. Reid

Mary Denny Wray

Hannah Rennolds

Mrs. Tolly S. Harris

Lisa B. Resch

John and Carolyn Bierowski

Ms. Sarah Dunn

Mr. and Mrs. William F. Griffin, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Resch, Sr.

Wayne Resch

Peggy Wilson

Wayne Resch

John and Carolyn Bierowski

Lisa B. Resch

Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Resch, Sr.

Rhonda L. Riggleman

John and Carolyn Bierowski

Alison Clarke

Mr. and Mrs. Alan Lombardo

Dr. Anne H. and Mr. John L. McElroy III

Kelly del Campo Merricks and Jason Thomas Merricks

Mrs. Lesley W. Phillips

Dr. Shelby Johnson Wright

Shirley Riggleman

Kelly del Campo Merricks and Jason Thomas Merricks

Dan Roquemore

Mr. and Mrs. Albert A. Dranoff

Mr. and Mrs. F. Wendall Latham

Dr. Claire Rosenbaum and

Mr. Robert Rosenbaum

Mrs. Mildred M. Heltzer

Sue H. Schutt

Mr. and Mrs. William F. Schutt

Elizabeth D. Seaman*

Mr. P. Watson Seaman

Sheltering Arms Foundation Team Members

Mr. and Mrs. Richard K. Bennett

Sarah D. Kay

James S. and Kristen N. R. Litsinger

Dr. Anne H. and Mr. John L. McElroy III

Kelly del Campo Merricks and Jason Thomas Merricks

Rhonda L. Riggleman

Sheltering Arms Institute Bon Air Center Team Members

Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Andrews

Mr. and Mrs. George K. Gardner, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. C. Clayton Mayhood

Mrs. Kara E. Somers

Sheltering Arms Institute Clinical Science Team

Dr. Amber Walter and Mr. Chris Walter

Sheltering Arms Institute Hanover Center Team Members

Mr. and Mrs. Henry R. Patteson

Sheltering Arms Institute Reynolds Center Team Members

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas D. Fox

Sheltering Arms Institute Stroke Team

James P. McGowan, MD

Sheltering Arms Institute TBI Unit

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Pezzana

Mr. Richard C. Webb II

Sheltering Arms Institute Third-Floor Team

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Bayly

Mr. James S. Blair

Mr. Steven Martin

Sheltering Arms Institute Two-B Team

Mr. Wilbur A. Clark

Sheltering Arms Institute Team Members

Col. and Mrs. J. Barton Campbell

Mr. and Mrs. Henry B. Farinholt

Ms. Linda Ferguson

Mrs. Ole L. Giese

Mr. and Mrs. William F. Griffin, Jr.

Mrs. Lynda J. Hawkins

Mr. and Mrs. John M. Jackson

Mr. Steven Martin

Mrs. Faye Matthews

Mr. Glenn C. Pittman

Mr. Noel Rosales Cabrera

Mrs. Charles M. Terry, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Odineze D. Unachukwu

Mr. and Mrs. James A. Ungrich

Grandchildren of Henry* and Peggy Valentine

Judge and Mrs. John E. Wetsel

C. Carter Shuman

Ms. Pemberton H. Carter

Miles Sisson

Mrs. Tolly S. Harris

Christina Smith

Ms. Becky Alwood

GIFTS MADE IN HONOR OF continued

Elizabeth Stanley

Mr. and Mrs. George K. Gardner, Jr.

Cole Sydnor

Mr. and Mrs. Colin Drozdowski

Judge and Mrs. Willford Taylor, Jr.

Ms. Kimberly Cain

Mrs. Charles M. Terry, Jr.

Ms. Sophia R. Land

Ms. Cora Sue Spruill

Tim and Betty Anne Teter

Dr. and Mrs. Frank Gupton

Linda Thill

Mr. and Mrs. Silas S. Shelburne

Ashley K. Tischer

Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Proutt, Jr.

Preeti Verma

Mrs. Martha B. McFadden

Mrs. Martha L. Robertson

Veterans Everywhere

Ms. Margaret B. Twilley

Amber Walter

Mr. Matthew R. Wilks

Beverley C. Walters

Mr. Dennis Walters

Kathy and John Wetsel

Reverend Dr. Gloria Flowers

Sean Whittaker

Mr. and Mrs. Chip Sensabaugh

Tami Wilkerson

Mr. Michael Wilkerson

Kayla Wilson

Mr. and Mrs. William F. Griffin, Jr.

Leslie G. Wyatt

Capt. Darl W. Jewell, Jr. and Dr. Dianne V. Jewell

Ms. Rennie McAllister

Jacob’s Story

In December 2022, 17-year-old Jacob Witt and his dad were driving when another vehicle rear-ended their truck propelling them into oncoming traffic.

A log truck collided with the Witt’s vehicle on the passenger side where Jacob was sitting.

Upon waking up at VCU Health, Jacob’s doctor told him he needed surgery to rebuild his tibia, fibula, and wrist.

Jacob’s primary goal was to walk across the stage at his high school graduation that June, a goal that his surgeon said would be a stretch. He embarked upon his physical rehabilitation journey at Sheltering Arms

Institute and, with the support of his care team, Jacob was walking by Valentine’s Day—in time for his 18th birthday, senior prom, and graduation.

Given her son’s age, Jacob’s mom, Pam, stayed by his side during his entire inpatient stay. “They made sure that our family as a whole was taken care of, and they cared for Jacob in every way possible.

His team even printed out his homework so he wouldn’t fall behind in school.”

“I really don’t think I’d be where I am now without Sheltering Arms Institute; you’re not just a number there.” -Jacob Witt

In August 2023, Jacob began his college career at UNC Charlotte where he studies mechanical engineering with a motorsport focus. He credits his success to the dedicated therapists who helped him regain his strength as well as the outstanding nurses who provided around-the-clock care and tended to his face wounds.

Outpatient News

Outpatient Services Expand to Main Campus

Inside of our inpatient rehabilitation hospital, you will also find outpatient clinicians serving the community. “In August 2022, we started a pilot project,” said Christina Withers, senior manager of therapy services, who manages outpatient services in the hospital. “The pilot demonstrated the demand, and we’ve been growing steadily since then.”

The team, which is commonly referred to as

Short Pump Outpatient, sees patients five days a week and offers physical, occupational, and speech therapy to individuals who have recently completed inpatient rehab at Sheltering Arms Institute. Operating in the hospital, they are also able to provide patients access to functional electrical stimulation as well as durable medical equipment checkouts.

On average, the team schedules 150 patient visits per week. Building up to that volume required support from across the organization. “Our clinicians receive positive feedback from patients; however, we wouldn’t be able to serve them without support from other teams,” Withers said. “We wouldn’t be at this juncture without great partnerships with finance, patient access, the call center, care management, inpatient therapy, facilities, and information technology.”

10,284

Total number of OUTPATIENTS served in FY23 across our 8 locations

115,346

OUTPATIENT VISITS Therapy Psychology Physician

128,562

TOTAL HOURS OF OUTPATIENT THERAPY PROVIDED

Hanover Center Expands

Sheltering Arms Institute’s Hanover Outpatient Center received a refresh and expanded treatment space. Demolition of walls where hallways and exam rooms were previously housed made way for additional open-concept therapy space, letting in more natural light and adding new advanced technology, including the Motek C-Mill, a virtual reality treadmill, allowing us to serve even more individuals and provide the best rehabilitation possible.

433,557

minutes patients used therapeutic technology

Inpatient

Outpatient

Outpatient Centers Acquire Virtualis VR Technology

Sheltering Arms Institute’s Hanover, Bon Air, and Reynolds Outpatient Centers have acquired the Virtualis VR technology thanks to a grant from the Richard S. Reynolds Foundation. This advanced technology offers a safe, controlled, and fully immersive virtual reality experience with multiple treatment options to work on balance, training, dizziness, and more.

post-renovation compared to the same time frame pre-renovation 8.5% Increase in visits

“The Virtualis VR technology has helped me turn the challenges of recovery into a game and look forward to my visits. I believe it helps me better understand my condition and gives my therapist data-driven insights into what techniques and exercises will best help me improve. I can actually see that I am making progress each visit!” - Randy H. Sheltering Arms Institute Reynolds patient

CLIFTON HOUSE

The Clifton House Circle honors individuals who have made legacy gift commitments by naming Sheltering Arms Foundation as a beneficiary in their estate plans.

Anonymous (5)

Alma Welch Barksdale*

Helga A. Boyan

Mr. Austin Brockenbrough III

Shirley Carter*

Mr.* and Mrs.* W. Bates Chappell

William and Patricia B. Cushnie

James R.* and Rowena F.* Dillenger

Mr. and Mrs. Michael C. Donavant

Dr. Barbara H. Dunn

Virginia C. Ellett*

James M. Frye*

Gladys W. Fulp*

Gordon and Larry Gibson

Frances Chilton Gresham*

Ada M. Harlow*

Elizabeth T. Harris*

Sarah D. Kay

Sarah S. Kay*

Roberta Keller

Gordon F. A.* and Annie Mae* Ledbetter

Dr. Anne H. and Mr. John L. McElroy III

Lucy Ann Oliver*

Lucille H. Otey*

Mr. John E. Pullin

Thomas Seay*

Sarah Keller Sipe

William Sitterding* Trust

Shawne Soper

In Loving Memory of Anne D. Swain*

David S. Walker, Jr.*

Jacqueline S. Westfall

John D. Whitehurst*

Financial Review

Fiscal Year 2023 (10/1/22 - 9/30/23)

SERVICES RENDERED

GIFTS MADE IN MEMORY OF

(1/1/23 – 12/31/23)

Kara Amey

Mr. Amine Yahya

Frederic S. Bocock

Natalie Bocock Turnage

Nancy B. Brady

Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Brady

Aurelia R. Brown

Ms. Elizabeth L. Braun

Mr. and Mrs. H. Kemper Brinkley

Mr. and Mrs. E. Trigg Brown, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Brown

Mrs. Anne F. Caravati

The Cincinnati Insurance Company

Circle Studio

Ms. Mary M. Conner

Mr. Holly Crockett

Mr. Frank R. Ellett

Mr. and Mrs. Rob Farmer

Gabriella Garden Club

Mr. H. Moncure Geho

Gumenick Management Corporate

Mr. and Mrs. Elliott M. Harrigan

Harris, Harvey, Neal & Co, LLP

Dr. Edwin J. Harvie, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. John J. Hessian

The Hodges Partnership

Mr. and Mrs. Roger H. W. Kirby

Mrs. Aurelia B. Lewis

Mr. and Mrs. Richard G. Lundvall

Ms. Sarah A. Marshall

Ms. Cynthia Marsteller

Dr. Anne H. and Mr. John L. McElroy III

Ms. Jeanette McKittrick

Mr. and Mrs. Glenn R. Moore

Ms. Nancy P. Norman

Mrs. Courtney Orensky

Mr. and Mrs. George H. M. Roper

Mr. Walton I. Rutherfoord

Mr. and Mrs. George A. Steadman III

Mr. and Mrs. Matthew G.

Thompson, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Peter C. Toms

Mrs. Kelly Turner

Ms. Jennifer Ward

Carolyn D. Byrd

Mr. Richard F. Byrd

Samuel Austin Caperton, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. John Caperton

Randolph B. Cardozo

Mrs. Randolph B. Cardozo

James E. Cheves, Jr.

Mrs. Joanne Cheves

Ms. Kay Cheves

John W. Christian

Mr. and Mrs. John Mason Antrim

Rosa S. Cifu

Dr. and Mrs. David X. Cifu

W. Thomas Cunningham, Jr.

Mrs. Ruth A. Cunningham

Janet Mary S. Diesta

Ms. Katie Ilch

Brenda L. Dunlavey

Mr. and Mrs. John T. Ramsey

Lucy Dunston

Mr. John W. C. Dunston

J. P. Flammia Families

Mr. and Mrs. Dwight D. Flammia, Jr.

William D. Floyd

Mrs. Joan M. Floyd

John Richard Gregory

Mrs. Constance J. Gregory

The Honorable John H. Hager

Ms. Betty M. Collier

Howell and Doris Hicks

Ms. Susan S. Hicks

Matthew Michael Hokana

Mr. Anthony Fisher

Mr. Benjamin Robrahn

Mrs. Billie Grace Howell

Capt. Darl W. Jewell, Jr. and Dr. Dianne V. Jewell

Carla T. James

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Davis

Anne H. Jennings

Ms. Ashby J. Hatch

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Jennings III

Helen B. Johnson

Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Hamlet

Mr. and Mrs. Eugene A. Petrasy

Monty C. Kennedy

Ms. Shirley A. Bartley

Mr. Clinton Puryear

Ms. Glenda Puryear

Herman M. Kiger

Mrs. Nancy B. Kiger

Peter B. Lambert

Mrs. Mary Anne B. Lambert

Gale Lattimore

Ms. Nina Lord

Leona

Ms. Jean A. Webster

Imogene Mallory

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis S. Borkey

Randolph W. McElroy

Ms. Anne Larus Jordan

Mr. Edmund McElroy

Mrs. Maryanne McElroy

Mr. Randolph W. McElroy, Jr.

Mrs. Elizabeth M. Patterson

Sorrel M. McElroy

Mr. and Mrs. George A. Warthen II

Dr. Margaret Nolting

Mrs. E. Otto N. Williams, Jr.

Katherine L. Passero

Mrs. Cassandra Huggett

Vincent Pross

Mrs. Mary K. Pross

Georgia L. Pugh

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Barden

Mr. William L. Berry

Mrs. Chevalia Davenport

Capt. Darl W. Jewell, Jr. and Dr. Dianne V. Jewell

Mrs. Deborah R. Murphy

Richmond Alumnae Chapter Delta

Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Rhonda L. Riggleman

J. Waverly Pulley III

Mr. and Mrs. Mark S. Dray

Janey Pushkin

Dr. and Mrs. David X. Cifu

Marvin J. Redman

Mrs. Charlene B. Redman

Richard S. “Major” Reynolds

Dr. Anne H. and Mr. John L. McElroy III

Barbara W. Richard

Mr. Francis R. Richard

Wayne N. Riggleman

Dr. Shelby Johnson Wright

Bryan H. Schempf

Mrs. Sharron Kitchen Miller

Mrs. Marilyn Schempf

Mr. and Mrs. Doug White

S. Buford Scott

Mr. John K. Taylor

Vaughan Scott

Mr. Walter W. Scott

James E. Shults

Mrs. Vicke L. Shults

Gertrud and Stephan Sterker

Ms. Stephanie M. Martin

Buck Sutton

Mr. Michael Kitchen

In loving memory of Anne D. Swain

Mr. Robert F. Swain

Chinnamma Thomas

Mr. and Mrs. Vijay M. Thomas

Anne Bell Turnbull

Mr. and Mrs. John Mason Antrim

Henry L. Valentine II

Mrs. Kathryn C. Jarvis

Mr. and Mrs. Henry B. Farinholt

Valentine Family Grandchildren

Christopher Stephen Verzyl

Ms. Barbara Moore and Mr. Michael Kanazawa

Emily C. Ware

Mr. John M. Ware

Terry L. Whitmer

Harrisonburg Public Transportation

Mr. and Mrs. Delmas F. Runion

E. Otto N. Williams, Jr.

Mrs. E. Otto N. Williams, Jr.

William M. Wilson

Mrs. Mary Earle Wilson Dozier

Tom Winnall

Mr. Richard Truscott

Ruby B. Witcher

Mrs. Bernice W. Woodson

Robert Wright

Ms. Karah Gunther

IMPACT SOCIETY

(Recognizing gifts made to Sheltering Arms Foundation between January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023) *

Decade Plus of Giving Deceased v t

Amethyst Society ($1,000+)

Anonymous (13)

Anonymous (10)t

4G Foundation

ABM Industries Inc.t

Mr. and Mrs. Keith Adams

Mr.* and Mrs. William W. Adamst

Mr. and Mrs. V. Cassel Adamson, Jr.t

AFS 401(k) Retirement Services, LLCt

Mr. and Mrs. Douglas E. Albertsont

Mr. and Mrs. Peter S. Alcornt

Ms. Marlene Allen

Ms. Becky Alwood

Patricia M. Amblert

Scott and Deborah Ameyt

Mr. and Mrs. Kyle Ameyt

Mr. and Mrs. Edward C. Anderson II

Mr. and Mrs. Michael G. Anderson

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Anderson III

Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Andrews

Mr. and Mrs. Jason Angel

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Angle

Mr. and Mrs. John Mason Antrimtv

Mrs. Phoebe F. Antrimt

Mr. W. Howard Appler

Arcus, LCt

Mrs. William J. Armfield IVt

Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Arnold

Ms. Linda Ashby

Mr. Alexander Assaleyt

Ms. Ann G. Auletta and Mr. Richard K. Sterling

Mr. and Mrs. John D. Austin

Axselle’s Auto Service, Inc.

Mr. Richard M. Bagby

Mr. and Mrs. Ed Bainet

Ms. Carol A. Bakert

Mr. Norman E. Baker

Mrs. Williams D. Baldwin

Bank of America Corporationt

Dr. Melissa W. and Mr. Robert W. Banta III

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Barden

Alma Welch Barksdale Trust

Ms. Nancy S. Barretv

Mr. and Mrs. James B. Barron

Mrs. Ellen G. Barry

Ms. Shirley A. Bartley

Mr. and Mrs. Andre S. Basmajian

Mr. and Mrs. Jason D. Basst

Ms. Althelia P. Battle

Ms. Katherine Baucom

Mr. Daniel C. Baxley, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Bayly

Mrs. Erika Bazemore-Gardner

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Beazley

Dr. and Mrs. Wyatt S. Beazley III

Beckett Charitable Foundationt

Mrs. Margaret Belyea

Mr. and Mrs. Richard K. Bennetttv

Mr. and Mrs. R. Thomas Bernhardt

Mr. William L. Berry

Bioventus-Bionesst

Mr. James S. Blair

Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence E. Blanchard III

Valerie and Claude* Boggessv

Mr. and Mrs. George L. Booth

Michael and Katherine Bort

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis S. Borkey

Ms. Eugenia H. Borum

Ms. Margaret D. Bowlestv

Jakie and Peter Bowlestv

Mr. and Mrs. W. Roger Bowles

Helga A. Boyant

Ms. Julia M. Bradley and Mr. Eric W. Sweet

Ms. Sharon W. Bradshaw

Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Brady

Mr. and Mrs. Patteson Branch IIIv

Mr. and Mrs. J. Read Branch, Jr.

Ms. Elizabeth L. Braun

Ms. Akiko Brilliant

Mr. and Mrs. H. Kemper Brinkley

Mr. and Mrs. E. Trigg Brown, Jr.t

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Brownt

Mr. and Mrs. Orran L. Brownt

Mrs. Logan-Ann Bruce

Ms. Judy C. Gavant and Mr. Dean Brunson

Mrs. J. Stewart Bryan IIIt

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Buhrman

Mr. Morris Burke

John and Leigh Burns

Ms. Susan C. Busch

Ms. Mary Bush

Mr. Richard F. Byrd

Mr. and Mrs. Douglas D. Callawayt

Mr. Carl N. Callis

Col. and Mrs. J. Barton Campbell (Ret.)

Mr. Brian M. Cannv

Mrs. Ann Crossingham Cannon

Mr. and Mrs. John Caperton

Mrs. Anne F. Caravati

Charles M. Caravati Family Foundation Fundtv

Mr. and Mrs. Frederick D. Caravetta

In memory of Randolph B. Cardozotv

Ms. Mary L. Carney and Mr. Ronald Mills

Mr.* and Mrs. Linwood W. Carroll

Ms. Paige Carroll

Carter Myers Automotive Richmond Dealership

Elisabeth Reed Carter*t

Ms. Pemberton H. Carter

Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Carter, Jr.

Ms. Sharon C. Carter

Mr. and Mrs. Miles Cary, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Y. Catlettt

Mr. and Mrs. Ramon E. Chalkley III

Mr. and Mrs. W. Lee Chaney IIIt

Charlottesville Area Community Foundationt

Cherry Bekaert LLPt

Chesapeake Bay Circle of the King’s Daughters and Sons

Mrs. James E. Cheves, Jr.

Ms. Kay Cheves

Christian & Barton LLPt

Mrs. Connie Christian

Dr. and Mrs. David X. Cifut

The Cincinnati Insurance Company Circle Studio

Ms. Joan H. Ciucci

Mr. Wilbur A. Clark*

Mrs. Alison Clarkev

Mrs. Eva Marie Soltys Clarke and Mr. William T. Clarke, Jr.tv

Dr. and Mrs. Richard M. Clary

The Closing Shop, LLC

Ms. Susan O. Coffey

Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Coleman, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Milton U. Coleman

Mr. and Mrs. Pierce Colley

Colliers International Virginiat

Ms. Betty M. Colliert

Nona and Bill Collint

Community Foundation for a greater Richmondtv

Ms. Mary M. Conner

David and Jennifer Constinev

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth L. Coogle

Ms. Arline J. Cook

Mrs. Estelle D. Cooper

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Coulbournt

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Coulbourn, Jr.

Mrs. Jane E. Covingtonv

Cox – Johnston Fund of the Community Foundation for a greater Richmondtv

Mr. and Mrs. Eric G. Creasman

Mr. Holly Crockett

Mr. and Mrs. John H. Cronly IIIt

Mrs. Ruth A. Cunningham

Mr. and Mrs. James W. Curlin

William and Patricia B. Cushnietv

Mr. Mark D. Dalton

Mr. and Mrs. James R. V. Daniel IIIt

Mrs. Chevalia Davenport

Dr. Caitlyn Davies

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Davis

Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Davist

Mr. and Mrs. Terry DeBose

Dehnert, Clarke & Co., PC

Ms. Laurie DeLegge

The Dennis Foundationt

Ms. Paula C. Dennison

Mr. John G. Dicks III

Ms. Valerie DiFebo

DIH Technology, Inc.t

Mrs. Ruby L. Dillard

Teresa Reynolds DiMarcot

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Dobbins

Ms. Patricia Wrightson and Mr. James P. Dombrouski

Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Michael C. Donavantv

Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Dorant

Ms. Megan Dougherty

Ms. Sandra M. Douglast

Mrs. Isabel J. Dowrick

Mrs. Mary Earle Wilson Dozier

Mr. and Mrs. Albert A. Dranoff

Mr. and Mrs. Mark S. Dray

Mr. Lowell V. Drotts

Mr. and Mrs. Colin Drozdowskit

Mr. Daniel T. Duggins

Mr. William Dunbar

Dr. Barbara H. Dunntv

Ms. Sarah Dunn

Mr. John W. C. Dunstonv

DuPont’s 3000 Day Safety Clubv Ms. Carol Dutcher

Dwight Flammia Plumbing and Heating Service Company, Inc.

Mrs. Marjorie Dwyer

E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Companyt

Mrs. Nancy Page Hall Edmunds

Mr. Frank R. Ellett

Dr. Henry M. Ellett

Mrs. Frances H. Ellis

Mr. and Mrs. Randolph L. Ellist Eshaankita LLC

Ms. Catherine B. Evans

Mrs. Deborah R. Evans

Ms. Laura Evans

EverBlesst

Mr. Michael S. Ewing, Esq.

Executive Women’s Golf Association of LGPA - Richmond Brancht

Criss and Gary Faison

Mr. and Mrs. Henry B. Farinholtt

Mr. and Mrs. Rob Farmer

Expanding Fitness Services and Financial Aid

The services and support we provide do not end when therapy is complete. An array of adaptive and medical fitness, wellness, and recreation services help individuals in our community exercise safely and engage in a healthy lifestyle. However, these services are not covered by health insurance, leaving them out of reach for some.

In summer 2023, Sheltering Arms expanded financial assistance to its adaptive and medical fitness services to help increase access to oneon-one care with certified exercise physiologists. Financial assistance is funded by generous

donors. Eligibility is based on multiple factors such as income, family size, and assets; sliding-scale discounts range from 50 to 75 percent.

Access to these services also expanded geographically with the addition of Adaptive Exercise Training (AET) and NeuroFit services to the Laburnum Outpatient Center in East Richmond, impacting the lives of many individuals who otherwise may not be able to participate.

One client, who wishes to remain anonymous, began her rehabilitation journey following a stroke. She completed all of her

goals in therapy, but still requires the benefits of an individualized, safe, and structured exercise plan.

Now, she is continuing her progress with AET at Laburnum stating that the program has helped in her journey toward “feeling whole again” and that “without financial assistance, I would not have been able to enroll in AET... It was a big help to me.”

$2,341,000 provided in charity care and financial assistance (for inpatient & outpatient therapy and adaptive & medical fitness services)

17,606

FITNESS, RECREATION & WELLNESS VISITS

5,985 Fitness & Pool Visits

3,710 Adaptive Exercise Training Visits

3,469 Club Rec Visits

2,376 NeuroFit Visits

1,991 PowerEx Visits

50 Exercise Class Participants

25 Social & Recreational Events

Ms. Linda Ferguson

Few Acres Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. James I Finney III

Mr. Anthony Fisher

Mary Ross Fisher Fund of the Community Foundation for a greater Richmondt

Mr. Matthew Fisher

Mr. and Mrs. John W. Fitch, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Slaughter Fitz-Hugh IIIt

Mr. and Mrs. Dwight D. Flammia, Jr.

Flippo Lumber Corporationt

The Jane and Arthur Flippo Foundationt

Mr. and Mrs. Wilson H. Flohr, Jr.t

Florence Nightingale Circle Fund of the Community Foundation for a greater Richmondtv

Reverend Dr. Gloria Flowerst

Mrs. Joan M. Floyd

Ms. Virginia T. Forstert

Mr. and Mrs. J. Clifford Foster IVt

Mr. Donald T. Foster and Mrs. Cindy Behr, RN

Ms. Florence B. Fowlkest

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas D. Fox

May and Charlie Foxt

The Family of Harry Frazier IIIt

Mr. Laurence W. Fredrick

Mr. and Mrs. Allen A. Frey

Ms. Carolyn Frey

James M. Frye Endowment Fund of the Community Foundation for a greater Richmondt

Mrs. Nellie R. Fuller

Gabriella Garden Club

Mr. and Mrs. David W. Gammon

Mr. and Mrs. George K. Gardner, Jr.

Mr. H. Moncure Geho

General Electric Disability Advocacy Network

Mr. and Mrs. Edward F. Gerardot

Gordon and Larry Gibsontv

Mr. Ole L. Giese

Mr. Bryan C. Gilreath

Arthur Glasgow Charitable Trust

Ms. Martha C. Glenn

Global Endowment Managementt

Mrs. Warren M. Goddard, Jr.

Mr. Richard S. Godsey

Mr. and Mrs. A. Joseph Goenaga

Ms. Molly Gorman

Mr. and Mrs. Bruce C. Gottwaldt

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Gottwaldt

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher O. Grandle

Blair and Mike Grapponet

Mrs. Cathy E. Gray

Freddie and Lawrence Grayt

Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. Gray

Ms. Michael Greene-Russell

Greenwood United Methodist Churchv

Mrs. Constance J. Gregory

Mr. and Mrs. Kevin C. Gremer

Mr. Thomas C. Gresham

Mr. and Mrs. Paul B. Griffey

Ms. Bethany Griffin

Mr. and Mrs. William F. Griffin, Jr.t

Mr. and Mrs. David P. Griffith

Ms. Joyce M. Grimes

Mr. Alex Grisham

Mr. and Mrs. P. Christopher Guedrit

Mrs. Linda G. Gueringer

Dr. and Mrs. Scott D. Gullquistt Gumenick Management-Corporate

Ms. Karah Gunther

Dr. and Mrs. Frank Gupton

GW&K Investment Management

Ashby and Lori Hackneytv

Mr. and Mrs. Barry A. Hackney

Mrs. Margaret C. Hager

Mr. William Hale

Brenton And Lindsay Halsey Family Fund of the Community Foundation for a greater Richmondt

Mr. and Mrs. G. Bernard Hamilton, Sr.

Mr. and Mrs. Matt Hamilton

Mrs. Susan E. Hamilton

Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Hamlet

Mr. Robert A. Hardert

Mr. and Mrs. William E. Hardy

The Ada Moss and William M. Harlow

Charitable Trustst

Harper Associatest

Mr. and Mrs. Russell B. Harpert

Brandon and Nancy Harrellt

Elliott and Terrell Harrigant

Mr. Frederick M. Harris III

Jil and Hiter Harrist

Mr. and Mrs. David Harris

Mrs. Tolly S. Harris

Harris, Harvey, Neal & Co., LLP

Harrisonburg Public Transportation

Mr. and Mrs. H. Edward Harvey, Jr.

Mr. James A. Harvey

Dr. Edwin J. Harvie, Jr.

Ms. Ashby J. Hatcht

Cynthia and Shep Hawt

Mrs. Lynda J. Hawkins

Mrs. Patricia A. Hawkins

HDR, Inc.t

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Healyt

Mrs. Mildred M. Heltzert

Dr. June Henderson and Dr. Cliff Henderson

Mr. Reed Henderson

Mr. Steven C. Hendersont

Mrs. Susan H. Henry

Mimi Herington and Dave Johnson

Ms. Shannon Hernandez

Herndon Foundationtv

Mrs. Tatiana Hersh

Mr. and Mrs. John J. Hessian

Mr. and Mrs. Shirley E. Hicks, Jr.

Ms. Susan S. Hicks

Mr. and Mrs. Cleighton L. Hilbert III

Mr. Charles T. Hill and Mrs. Moira Hill

Mr. Kenneth Hines

Hirschlert

Hoak Foundation

Ms. Felecia O. Hobbs

The Hodges Partnership

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Hodgson

Mr. Walter Hogan

Mrs. Elizabeth C. Holland

Dyan Witten Holloway

Ms. Judith A. Hollowman

Ms. Alina Holmes

Ms. Audrey D. Holmes

Mr. and Mrs. Timothy E. Horton

Hourigan Construction Corp.t

Mr. and Mrs. David H. Howell

Mr. and Mrs. George C. Howell IIIt

Ms. Arlean B. Howie

Ms. Shirley M. Hudson

Mrs. Cassandra Huggett

Emily S. and Coleman A. Hunter Charitable Trustt

Mrs. Vivian F. Hupp

Ms. Mary M. Hutchinson

Ms. Katie Ilch

Industrial Maintenance & Service Corporation

John and Carolyn Bierowski and Familytv

Insurance and Consulting Agency, Inc.

Dr. Brian Jackson

Mr. and Mrs. John M. Jackson

Dr. and Mrs. Michael Jaffe

Mr. and Mrs. J. Michael Jarvis, Jr.t

Mrs. Kathryn C. Jarvis

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jefferson IIIv

Mr. and Mrs. L. Howard Jenkins III

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Jennings IIIt

Dr. Janice Jesse and Dr. Robert L. Jesse

Dr. and Mrs. E. Forrest Jessee

Mrs. Sharon W. Jeter

Capt. Darl W. Jewell, Jr. and Dr. Dianne V. Jewelltv

JLLt

Johnson and Johnson Employee Fundt

Mr. and Mrs. F. Claiborne Johnston, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Brad Jones, Jr.t

Mr. and Mrs. Yancey S. Jonestv

Ms. Anne Larus Jordant

Mr. and Mrs. John G. Jordan III

Junior Board of Sheltering Arms Hospitaltv

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas G. Kaczmarek

Mr. and Mrs. Gregory A. Kalata

Mr. and Mrs. Edmund C. Karpus, Jr.

Mrs. Alexander J. Kay, Jr.

Sarah D. Kayt

Ms. Elizabeth L. Keller

Dr. Arthur L. Kellerman and Mrs. Leila Taaffet

Ms. Jewel R. Kelley and Mr. Robert W. Holland, Jr.

Mr. Ryan Kelleyt

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Kemp

Mr. and Mrs. Mark W. Kemp

Mrs. Jennifer Kennedy

Mrs. Nancy B. Kiger

Mr. and Mrs. Roger H. W. Kirby

Mr. Michael Kitchen

Mrs. Sharron Kitchen Miller

Kjellstrom and Lee, Inc.t

Ms. Shelly Rose and Mr. Timothy M. Klabundet

Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas E. Kolb

Kroger

Dr. Richard D. Kunz and Mrs. Christophile Kunzt

L&M Carpet One

Mr. and Mrs. Allen H. Ladd, Jr.

Ms. Laura D. Lafayette

Mrs. Mary Anne B. Lambert

Mr. William G. Lancellotti

Ms. Sophia R. Land

Mr. and Mrs. Bryan A. Lane

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Langston

Mr. and Mrs. Evan Lankford

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth E. Lantz, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. F. Wendall Lathamt

Ms. Thu N. Le

Mary Laurent and Randall Leacht

Mr.* and Mrs. W. G. League

Carolyn H. Leaket

Dr. and Mrs. Gregory F. Leghart

Mrs. Aurelia B. Lewist

Greg and Leigh Lewis

Mr. and Mrs. H. Michael Ligon

Lincoln Financial Groupt

Mrs. Ellen Jo Litsinger

James S. and Kristen N. R. Litsingert

Mr. and Mrs. Alan J. Lombardot

The London Company of Virginiat

Ms. Lela P. Loney

Ms. Terri Long

Ms. Nina Lord

Mr. and Mrs. John P. Loughran

Katherine C. Lowden

Mr. and Mrs. James H. Lowet

Mrs. Richard R. Lowerv

Mr. and Mrs. Edward P. Lucas

Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Luck IV and Familyt

Mr. and Mrs. George W. Lumpkins

Mr. and Mrs. Richard G. Lundvall

Mr. Robert Lynch

Steve & Kathie Markel Family Fund of the Community Foundation for a greater Richmondt

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Marks

Ms. Sarah A. Marshall

Ms. Cynthia Marsteller

Ms. Stephanie M. Martin

Mr. Steven Martin

Ms. LaTarnya Mason

Mrs. Faye Matthews

Mr. Zachary Matzanias

Mr. and Mrs. C. Clayton Mayhoodt

Ms. Rennie McAllistert

Mr. and Mrs. William J. McCarthy

Ms. Jacqueline M. McCay

Mary McDougal, MPA, CRA

Ms. Elizabeth B. McDowell

Mr. and Mrs. R. Wheatley McDowellt

Dr. Anne H. and Mr. John L. McElroy IIItv

Mr. Edmund McElroyt

Mr. John L. McElroy, Jr.

Mary Earle McElroy

Mrs. Maryanne McElroyt

Mr. Randolph W. McElroy, Jr.t

Mrs. Martha B. McFadden

Mr. and Mrs. Louis L. McGinty

James P. McGowan, MD

Mr. Thomas K. McGrath IIIt

The McGuire Family

Ms. Jeanette McKittrick

Mr. William H. McLarint

Ms. Velda V. McNeil

Mr. and Mrs. John L. McPherson

MCV Foundationt

Mrs. Lucy B. Meade

Ms. Susan K. Medina

Dr. Jane Mendez-Picon

Kelly del Campo Merricks and Jason

Thomas Merrickstv

Charlie Merrimant

Mr. and Mrs. Anthony B. Meyer

Matthew and Genevieve Mezzanotte Foundation, Bank of America, N.A., Trusteet

Miller Family Fundt

Mr. and Mrs. David M. Miller

Mrs. Sara E. Miller

Mr. and Mrs. John G. Mizell, Jr.

MMG Photo Booth

Mobile Heartbeatt

Ms. Lavern P. Moffat

Ms. Amanda Moore

Ms. Barbara Moore and Mr. Michael Kanazawa

Mr. and Mrs. Glenn R. Moore

Mrs. Joanna Moore

Ms. Peggy J. Morgan

Mrs. Sandra J. Moricle

Mr. and Mrs. David L. Morrist

Caroline and Marshall Mortont

Mr. William L. Motley, Jr.v

Mr. and Mrs. Frank F. Mountcastle, Jr.

Move Virginia Team, LLC Powered by Keller Williams Realty

Mrs. Deborah R. Murphy

Mr. Tyrone W. Murray

Mutual Assurance Society of Virginia

Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Myers

Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Napier

Joyce and Ron Nashtv

Ms. Mary-Beth Nash

Ms. Lillie Neal

Ms. Mary Newkirk

Ms. Barbara K. Newlin

Dr. and Mrs. Christopher S. Nicholson

Ms. Nancy P. Norman

North River Circle of the King’s Daughters and Sonsv

Mr. Paul Northen

Mrs. Geraldine M. Nuckols

Old Point National Bankt

Lucy Ann Oliver Trust*

Mrs. Courtney Orensky

Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Ortwinet

Ms. Sandra M. Pacet

Mrs. Penny B. Page and Mr. Mark E. Lender

Mrs. Barbara Pancham

Mrs. Judith Parker-Falzoi

Mr. and Mrs. James D. Parker, Jr.

Mary Morton Parsons Foundationt

Desmond’s Story

On June 6, 2023, what began as a joyous celebration of academic achievement turned into a deadly nightmare. Desmond Johnson, Jr. was attending his cousin’s graduation from Huguenot High School at the Altria Theatre when a gunman opened fire. As Desmond threw himself on top of his 7-year-old son to shield him from the bullets, two ricocheted off the ground hitting his face and spinal cord. “My body went completely limp. I was in a pool of blood, and I couldn’t move. All I kept hearing was my son saying, ‘Daddy, get up!’”

Desmond spent nearly one month at VCU Health before coming to Sheltering Arms Institute for inpatient rehabilitation. He worked tirelessly in physical and occupational therapy to regain his strength. Relearning to stand up, walk, and write again left Desmond feeling defeated at times and thinking, “Why me?” However, Desmond says he quickly realized that he received a second chance at life, so he had to keep pushing.

Today, Desmond has completed inpatient and outpatient therapy and can not only walk, but is back to running short distances. He developed a special bond with his entire care team saying, “Everyone felt like family.” Desmond’s experience with Sheltering Arms Institute has given him the power to overcome every obstacle he faces, enabling him to do things like spend time with his son and newborn daughter. This young father maintains that the therapists will always push you, but at the end of the day, “You just have to be motivated to push yourself even further.”

Together Again!

Power to Overcome Celebration Returns

TOGETHER AGAIN! On March 29, 2023, we were thrilled to once again host our Power to Overcome (P2O) celebration. It was a joyous evening to honor all of the patients, caregivers, team members, volunteers, donors, and community members who work together to help individuals find their Power to Overcome after illness or injury.

Guests heard from former patient Jordan Erisman and his sister, Morgan, about Jordan's resilient recovery following a spinal cord injury sustained while caving. Another former patient,

George Rose, also shared his story and performed a song he wrote with music therapist

Audrey Weatherstone.

Thank you to our P2O committee

members Rick and Kellie Kelley (co-chairs), Robert and Eleanor Angle, Clem and Kelly Sydnor, Charlie Xavier, André Xavier, and Michael Jarvis as well as all our sponsors and attendees. Your presence and generosity helped make the night even more special!

Proceeds from P2O support patients and their families after graduation from rehab.

Thank You Sponsors!

Scott and Deborah Amey

PRK Holdings, LLC

Ted and Carol Price

VCU Health System

Bioventus – Bioness

Christian & Barton, LLP

Gordon and Larry Gibson

Global Endowment Management

Harper & Associates

Industrial Maintenance & Service

$155,000 Raised 44 Sponsors 400 Guests

Lisa and Charlie Luck Fund of the Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond

Reynolds Development

Troutman Pepper

Truist

ABM

DIH Technology, Inc.

Dianne and Deuce Jewell

HDR Hourigan

JLL

London Companies

Patient First

Roll with Cole, NFP

Tyromotion

AFS 401K Retirement Services

Arcus

Bank of America

Peter and Jakie Bowles

Cherry Bekaert, LLP

Flippo Lumber Corporation

Ashby and Lori Hackney

Hirschler

Junior Board of Sheltering Arms

Lincoln Financial

Jim and Kristen Litsinger

Lombardo Family

Anne and Mac McElroy

Mobile Heartbeat

RCM&D

Siemens

Old Point National Bank

Sportable

Svoboda Family

Peter and Barbara Zedler

Patient Firstt

Mr. and Mrs. Henry R. Patteson

Elizabeth M. Pattersont

Mr. John R. Peaks

Ms. Nancy Pennington

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Perdue

Mrs. Mary Bryan Perkinst

Mr. and Mrs. Eugene A. Petrasy

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Pezzana

PGA Tour Charities, Inc.t

Mr. Gardner G. Phillips

Ms. Lesley W. Phillips

Mr. and Mrs. C. Cotesworth Pinckneyv

Mr. and Mrs. James M. Pinnat

Mr. Glenn C. Pittman

PNC Foundationt

Mrs. Linda Poaget

Mrs. Suzanne C. Pollardt

Polychrome Collective

Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Powell

Mr. Lewis F. Powell IIIv

Mrs. Lisa Taylor Powellv

Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Pratt, Jr.t

Mr. Timothy A. Prettyman

Mr. and Mrs. Carl M. Pricet

Mr. Jonathan Pricet

Mr. and Mrs. Theodore C. Pricet

Ted and Carol Pricetv

Mr. Thomas Price

Ms. Charlotte M. Pritchett

PRK Holdings, LLCt

Rick and Kellie Kelleyt

Dr. Jack D. Proctor

Mrs. Mary K. Pross

Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Proutt, Jr.t

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis A. Pryort

Mr. Frederick M. Pryor, Jr.t

Patricia Pulleyt

Mrs. Jennie Purkeyt

Mr. and Mrs. John C. Purnell, Jr.

Mr. Clinton Puryear

Ms. Glenda Puryear

Mr. and Mrs. Wayne H. Pushie

Dr. Robert L. Quarles

Mr. and Mrs. Claude A. Raible

Dr. Harriet E. Schanzer and Mr. David Raine

Ryan and Becky Raisig

Mr. and Mrs. Graham Ramsay

Mr. and Mrs. John T. Ramsey

Mr. and Mrs. Clyde H. Ratcliffetv

Mr. James G. Rather

Ms. Elizabeth D. Rawles

Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin W. Rawles IIItv

RCM&Dt

Mrs. Charlene B. Redman

Mrs. Frances S. A. Reed

Walter W. Regirer and Maria Teresa Regirer Foundationt

Mr. and Mrs. James G. Reid

Mr. and Mrs. M. Bagley Reidt

Lisa and Wayne Reschtv

Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Resch, Sr.

Reynolds Developmentt

Mr. and Mrs. Randolph N. Reynolds, Jr.

Richard S. Reynolds Foundationt

Virginia Sargeant Reynolds Foundationt

Dr. James T. Rhodesv

Dr. and Mrs. Henry G. Rhone

Mr. Francis R. Richard

Dr. and Mrs. Stephen R. Richardt

Richmond Alumnae Chapter Delta

Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Rhonda L. Riggleman v

Ms. Shirley A. Riggleman

Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Rion

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Ripley

Ms. Valencia D. Roberts

Mr. and Mrs. Gregory B. Robertson

Jill Robertson

Mrs. Martha L. Robertson

Mrs. Patricia L. Robertsont

Mr. and Mrs. Walter S. Robertson III

Mr. and Mrs. E. Claiborne Robins, Jr.t

Mr. Benjamin Robrahn

Mr. and Mrs. Agustin E. Rodriguez

Roll with Cole, NFPt

Mr. and Mrs. Clement A. Sydnor IV and Family

Mr. and Mrs. George H. M. Roper

Mr. Noel Rosales-Cabrera

Mr. and Mrs. David P. Rose

Mr. and Mrs. James G. Rose, Jr.t

Ms. Betty Rouse

Mr. Michael Roussost

Mr. and Mrs. Mack T. Ruffin IIIt

Mr. and Mrs. Delmas F. Runion

Mr. and Mrs. Ames J. Russellt

Mr. Walton I. Rutherfoord

Ms. Rita Ryan

St. Stephen’s Episocpal Church -

Women of St. Stephen’st

Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Satterfield

Mr. and Mrs. Bradford B. Sauerlt

Mr. and Mrs. J. Brock Saunders

Karen Saunders

Mrs. Marilyn Schempft

Mrs. Janet S. Scher

Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. Schutttv

Mr. and Mrs. William F. Schutt

The Kathryn and W. Harry Schwarzschild Fundv

Mr. William H. Schwarzschild III

Mrs. Julia J. Scott

Mr. and Mrs. R. Carter Scott III

Strother and Evie Scottv

Mr. Walter W. Scott

Mr. P. Watson Seamant

Mr. Maurice W. Seamster II

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth D. Selfe

Mr. and Mrs. Chip Sensabaugh

Mr. and Mrs. James T. Sexton

Mr. and Mrs. Michael M. Shackleford

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Shalaski

Ms. Barbara R. Shallow

Ms. Alison Bonds Shapiro and Mr. Dick Pennockt

Mrs. Helen I. Sharpe

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Shearer

Mr. and Mrs. Silas S. Shelburne

Sheltering Arms Circle of the King’s Daughters and Sonsv

Mr. and Mrs. John Sherman, Jr.

Dr. and Mrs. Jaimoon M. Shim

Ms. Rena R. Shipp

Ms. Mae Vois and Mr. Joseph Shocket

Ms. Nina V. Shoosmith

Ms. Florence T. Short

Ms. Rebecca A. Shown

Mrs. Vicki L. Shults

Mr. Nobel Sidhu

Siemenst

Ms. Diane R. Simmons

Richard M. Simon, PE, PhD

Mr. W. Scott Sims

Ms. Natalie Skinner

Mr. Andrew Slayt

Mr. Keith K. Smith

The Oscar F. Smith & Marjorie Smith

Charles & Angie Newman Johnson Fund at the Charlottesville Area Community Foundationt

Mr. and Mrs. John W. Snowt

Mrs. Kara E. Somers

Ms. Shawne Soper

Chris Sorenson

Mrs. Alice Spaldingv

Ms. Ellen E. Spongt Sportablet

Ms. Theresa T. Sprinkle

Ms. Cora Sue Spruill

Mr. and Mrs. George A. Steadman III

Mr. and Mrs. Louis Steele

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stephens

The Stern Foundation

Mr. Thomas R. Stigall

Ann and Brude Stoever

Ms. Rita M. Stone

Mr. and Mrs. William W. Stone, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Elmer K. Stover

Mr. Matthew Stover

Mr. and Mrs. Alfred L. Stratford III

Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Strauss

Ms. Christina A. Svobodat

Dr. Joseph R. Svoboda, Jr.t

Ms. Kerry Svobodat

Mrs. Marianne T. Svobodat

Mr. Robert F. Swaint

Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Tabb

Mr. H. Gwynne Tayloe III

Mr. and Mrs. H. Franklin Taylor III

Mr. John K. Taylor

Mrs. Martha J. Taylor

Mr. Melvin J. Taylor, Sr.

Ms. Susan N. Taylor

Mr. and Mrs. Walker Taylor

Mr. and Mrs. Francis T. Terminella

Mrs. Charles M. Terry, Jr.v

Ms. Laverne A. Terry

Mrs. Katie Thaeder

Morton G. and Nancy P. Thalhimer Foundationv

Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Thalhimer

Mrs. Delores S. Thomas

Mr. and Mrs. Vijay M. Thomas

Mrs. Anne Thompson & Mr. Manolo Micheo

Mr. and Mrs. Matthew G. Thompsont

Mr. and Mrs. Matthew G. Thompson, Jr.t

Ms. Eleanor Thomson and Mr. James Smith

Ms. Alivia Thorn and Mr. Clay Sorah

Kathryn G. Thurmant

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence M. Tierney

Alice and Richard Tilghmant

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Tischer, Jr.t

The Titmus Foundation, Inc.t

Dr. Denise Gorondy and Mr. Benjamin J. Toderico

Dr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Toler

Mr. and Mrs. Peter C. Toms

TowneBank

Ms. Dorothy E. Traylor

Dr. and Mrs. Winston Tricev Troutman Peppert Truistt

Mr. Richard Truscott

Natalie Bocock Turnaget

Mr. Robert M. Turnbull

Mrs. Kelly Turner

Ms. Marcia B. Turner*t

Mr. Raymond E. Turnert

Robert and LaTasia Turpin

Ms. Margaret B. Twilley

Tyromotiont

UGen

Mr. and Mrs. R. Scott Ukrop

Mr. and Mrs. Odineze D. Unachukwu

Glowing with Gratitude

TOTAL 2023 DONATIONS

(1/1/23 – 12/31/23)

1,286 Gifts

We are grateful for the continued support of our donors and the community for helping people overcome injury and illness while also bringing hope, joy, and increased accessibility into people’s lives. Gifts given in honor of team members through Project Gratitude 735 Donors 108

funding supported: Unrestricted donations supported: $1,650,176

Assistive & adaptive technology for Sheltering Arms Institute’s assistive technology lab

Adaptive fitness equipment for Sheltering Arms adaptive and fitness clients

New bus for Club Rec to provide additional wheelchairaccessible transportation

Music therapy

Expressive arts

Program Restricted Unrestricted

$202,000 in Grant Funding

• Clinical training

• Advanced technology

• Nursing equipment

• Therapeutic recreation

• Clinical science

• Community engagement & caregiver support

• Psychology

• Spirituality

Thank you for your generous support!

IMPACT

On November 20, 2023, Sheltering Arms Institute held the first Celebration of Lights Grand Illumination Ceremony. The Bridge Garden was transformed into a winter wonderland of lights representing the hundreds of gifts given by our generous donors to recognize the tremendous work done every day to help people find their Power to Overcome.

Ms. Linda D. Underwood

Mr. and Mrs. James A. Ungrich

United Way of South Hampton Roads

Universal Leaf Foundationt

Ms. Janis P. Upshaw

USI Insurance Services, LLCt

Mr. and Mrs. E. Massie Valentine, Jr. Grandchildren of Henry* and Peggy Valentinet

Mr. and Mrs. Ned Valentinetv

Ms. Marina G. Van Orden

Mr. and Mrs. Alexander W. Vance

VCU Health Systemt

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Vest

Mr. and Mrs. Clarence E. Walker, Jr.

The David S. Walker, Jr. Foundation, Bank of America, N.A.

Ms. Susan A. Walker

Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Wallmeyerv

Dr. Amber Walter and Mr. Chris Walter

Dennis and Beverley Walters

Ms. Jennifer Ward

Mr. John M. Ware

Mr. and Mrs. George A. Warthen II

Ms. Carol E. Watson

Mrs. Helen Weaver

Mr. Richard C. Webb II

Ms. Jean A. Webster

Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey S. Wellst

Dr. Mary J. Wells and Mr. David Markham

Mrs. Jacqueline S. Westfalltv

Tanza and Gerald Westryt

Judge and Mrs. John E. Wetselt

Mr. and Mrs. Carter V. Whisnand

Mr. and Mrs. Walter R. White

Mr. and Mrs. Doug White

Mr. Vernon L. Wildy

Mr. Michael Wilkerson

Mr. and Mrs. Matthew R. Wilks

Mr. and Mrs. Taylor Will

Chris and Claire Williamst

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel L. Williams, Jr.

Ms. Diane Williams

Mrs. E. Otto N. Williams, Jr. in memory of E. Otto N. Williams, Jr. and Dr. Margaret Noltingtv

Mr. Fielding L. Williams, Jr.

George E. Williams Fund of the Community Foundation for a greater Richmond

Mr. and Mrs. Harold J. Williams III

Mr. and Mrs. Julien H. Williamst

Mrs. Louise D. Williams

Ms. Lisa M. Williamson

Ms. Ann B. Wilson

Mr.* and Mrs. Claude W. Wilson

Mrs. Peggy A. Wilsont

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Wilson

Mr. and Mrs. John F. Winter II

Mr. and Mrs. Ric Withers

Ms. Isabella G. Wittt

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Woodley

Mrs. Bernice W. Woodson

Mr. and Mrs. Finley B. Woodward

Amanda and Shawen Worley

Mary Denny Wrayt

Mr. and Mrs. George Wrightt

Mr. and Mrs. Murray H. Wright

Ms. Kimberly E. Wright

Dr. Shelby Johnson Wright

Leslie G. Wyattt

Mr. Amine Yahyat

Pam Vaughan Yoder

York River Circle of the King’s

Daughters and Sonstv

Mr. and Mrs. James T. Young

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Zak

Peter and Barbara Zedlert

Ms. Teresa Zirk

Gifts and pledges to Sheltering Arms Foundation are recorded on a calendar year. Donors listed made commitments between January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2023. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy of donor information. We apologize for any errors or omissions.

For questions or corrections, please contact the Foundation office at (804) 342-4141.

Continuing Education and Career Advancement

Zachary Crump, PT, DPT, NCS, presents his research findings at the Sheltering Arms Institute Research Symposium on October 6, 2023.

Reuben Sergeant Balances Work and School

During the night shifts at Sheltering Arms Institute, licensed practical nurse (LPN) Reuben Sergeant diligently tends to his patients on the neuro unit. Reuben graduated from a LPN program in 2013 with the hope of later becoming a registered nurse (RN); however, life’s obstacles delayed his plans for nearly 10 years. Finally, with the support of Sheltering Arms Institute’s tuition reimbursement program, Reuben is two semesters away from becoming a registered nurse.

Born in Jamaica, Reuben was first introduced to the world of healthcare at a hospital in New York where he worked in the kitchen and delivered food to the patient floors. He was always driven by a passion to help others. “As a younger person, I always wanted to help, but I couldn’t understand where help was needed,” Reuben recalls. Inspired by the work around him, Reuben became a therapy technician before ultimately

For Reuben, providing one-on-one, personal care is where he believes he can make a meaningful impact.

pursuing nursing due to the profession’s “more intimate setting with the patients at the bedside.”

He spent years working in geriatric care before applying to Sheltering Arms Institute in 2021. “When I heard about Sheltering Arms Institute, I wasn’t sure what to expect, but the presentations in my orientation gave me a good feeling. As I came on the floor and saw how everything was managed and operated, I said, ‘Okay, yeah, this is somewhere of high standards.’”

Juggling work and clinicals six days a week, Reuben is grateful for the tuition reimbursement and his leaders who willingly work with his school schedule. “[They] afforded me the opportunity to be flexible and get things done.” Reuben is scheduled to complete school in August 2024 when he will officially become a registered nurse.

$133,578 in tuition reimbursement, staff development, and professional memberships awarded $ 17 Advanced certifications earned by team members

In collaboration with the VCU Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

WE PROVIDED RESIDENCY TRAINING FOR:

60 TOTAL INDIVIDUALS

Medical Student Elective Rotations

PM&R Residents

Visiting Residents

WE PROVIDED STUDENT TRAINING FOR:

278 TOTAL INDIVIDUALS

Nursing Inpatient and Outpatient Therapy

Fitness, Recreation, and Wellness

Elena Dernovish, PT student (right), assisted Becca Sargeant, PT, DPT (left), in helping patient Earle Hobbs reach his activity goals.

Conferences where team members presented, including:

American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (ACRM)

American Spinal Cord Injury Professionals (ASCIP)

American Medical Rehabilitation Providers Association (AMRPA)

RehabWeek 2023 in Singapore

Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems Leadership Conference

Virginia Fundraising Institute

American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA)

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

American Occupational Therapists Association (AOTA)

Alivia Thorn, PT, DPT (left) and Jessi Vaught, PT, DPT, NCS (right) present their research findings at the Sheltering Arms Institute Research Symposium on October 6, 2023.

Peer to Peer Patient Mentoring Program

Reaches New Heights

2,659

Hours contributed by volunteers

$84,560

Amount of wages contributed by volunteer hours

Sheltering Arms Institute's Peer Mentor Program connects current patients with individuals who have endured similar diagnoses; Troy Lewis and ShaDonna Cox are two individuals who developed a strong connection. While recovering from a stroke he sustained in May of 2023, Troy met ShaDonna, who survived a stroke in 2015 and became Troy’s mentor through the program.

When ShaDonna experienced her stroke, she says she lacked the support of someone who

could relate to her. She wanted to be able to give back and let patients know that “I can relate."

ShaDonna’s statement resonated with Troy. Grappling with the sudden loss of abilities, he stated, “I could do everything, and then, just like that, it was all gone.”

The program's creators, Community Engagement Manager Alison Clarke and Volunteer Alison Shapiro, work with national organizations for diagnosis-specific mentor training, including brain injury, spinal cord injury, limb loss,

burns, cardiac conditions, COVID, and Guillain-Barré syndrome. However, because a national training program for stroke mentors did not exist, they collaborated to create one. "To sit with someone who can relate to how you're feeling in this recovery process is very valuable," said Clarke. “The mentors are grateful to give back by sharing their journey to provide hope.”

Currently, the program boasts 20 mentors across eight diagnoses with overwhelmingly positive

results. Ninety-six percent of patients feel that their mentor is a good match, and 93 percent state that mentor visits helped address their concerns.

In cases such as Troy and ShaDonna’s, the Peer Mentor Program fosters resilience, hope, and proof that there is light at the end of the tunnel. “When I saw a video of Troy walking on his own, I was overjoyed and felt like I truly made an impact,” ShaDonna said.

I had family who would come visit me, but they don’t really understand a stroke because they haven’t been through it. I just wanted to be able to give back and let patients know that I can relate. - ShaDonna Cox

Building Community

Starts with Relationship

Seamless collaboration is required to deliver outstanding patient outcomes in a healthcare setting. Maintaining and sustaining those outcomes in the community requires another level of collaboration. For our patients to enjoy durable outcomes, we actively build meaningful connections throughout the community.

We do more than casually connect with other amazing non-profits. These groups, which provide essential services for our patients, come to the hospital campus for a community partner expo so team members can learn about services available to patients after discharge.

In addition, to connect patients with these services, we use Unite Us, a referral platform that links healthcare providers and nonprofits.

Our team members also eagerly find opportunities to build relationships with these non-profits. By contributing volunteer hours to our partners, they help make communities healthier, more resilient, and more accessible.

Among several activities this year, team members worked with project:Homes to build and install wheelchair ramps and they volunteered at several camps, including Retreat & Refresh Stroke Camp and Camp Bruce McCoy for brain injury survivors.