Spirit - Spring 2022

NaviGuide Launches, Links Older Adults to Services

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Pastoral Spirit Runs Deep

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2021 Annual Report: A Year in Review

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Faith-Based and Mission-Driven: The UCH Difference

In 1916, pastors and church leaders founded the predecessor to today’s United Church Homes (UCH). From its humble beginning to 2022, UCH has become a modern, growing ministry serving more than 9,000 older adults in 15 states and 2 tribal nations. From our first day onward, UCH has remained based in faith and driven by its nonprofit, charitable mission. It’s the “UCH Spirit” and we believe it is distinctive.

First of all, we are different because our roots are planted in the church and nourished by pastors and people of faith serving on our staff and Board of Directors. This distinction has created a unique pastoral presence within the organization.

Second, there is a palpable sense of spirit. From my earliest days with UCH, I often met residents and family members who would comment, “there is something different about United Church Homes’ communities. You can feel

it when you walk through the doors of a community.” By this they mean they experience a genuine hospitality, a deep sense of the staff’s compassion and an organization that works ethically. People encounter a life spirit—some say the Holy Spirit depicted in the Bible. We celebrate that spirit in whatever ways it is manifest—through community, wholeness and peace.

We also embrace a holistic perspective that affirms the importance of emotional, social, physical and spiritual wellbeing. United Church Homes is different because our pastoral presence, rooted in Christ’s example, changes the way we think about our humanity in its wholeness. We believe there is a sacredness to aging. And we support each person in body, mind and spirit through the work we do and the environments we cultivate.

We have a long tradition of providing chaplains in many of our life plan and healthcare communities, many with advanced post-graduate training in clinical pastoral education, the national standard for excellence. Chaplaincy is one of the most visible signs of our faith-based identity.

Most importantly, the UCH spirit has shaped our board and organizational culture since our founding. Our values define our culture: Compassion, Hospitality, Respect, Integrity, Stewardship and Transparency. While values are common to many nonprofit organizations, they also define how we look at our work as a mission that drives toward a greater vision for our world.

The Board of Directors and leadership team understand there is more to the organization’s work than meets the eye. Embedded in our vision, “where the Spirit creates abundant life in community,” is a call to make the world a better place. This is reflected in our commitment to support diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice, not just for the people we serve, but also for the wider communities where we operate.

We see our work as a ministry and part of God’s larger plan to remake the world into a place where all can experience abundant life in a loving, just, inclusive community. We have been committed to this work every day, every year, in every decade of our existence. You will see this shine through the stories in this, our Annual Report for 2021.

This is the UCH Spirit and we believe it makes a difference.

Rev. Dr. Kenneth Daniel President and CEO

NaviGuide Launches and Links Older Adults with Services

NaviGuide makes life easier for families by providing a trained service coordinator to arrange and manage a menu of services that help aging loved ones continue to live well and remain independent. The service coordinator works with the older adult and their adult children to create personalized solutions ensuring they prioritize the needs and goals of the family.

United Church Homes (UCH) has launched NaviGuide, a new service for older adults living independently. Aging parents often turn to adult children for support in managing day-to-day activities like scheduling medical appointments, setting up home health care, navigating Medicare, cooking, grocery shopping and lawn care.

It is a subscription-based service available in Franklin, Delaware and Greene counties in Ohio. NaviGuide service coordinators do not provide direct inhome services. Instead, NaviGuide service coordinators assist older adults with navigating healthcare options, linking them to community-based services and securing solutions that are critical to living well. NaviGuide service coordinators have strong professional connections in the aging services community and years of experience building service plans for individuals that improve their health and wellbeing.

United Church Homes already provides service coordinators in its independent senior living communities, including The Polaris Community and several affordable housing communities in Franklin and Delaware counties. There are many community-based programs and services available to older adults; however, families may not know about those or how to navigate the complicated network of aging services. Family members, especially adult children, or caregivers whom NaviGuide uniquely speaks to, usually have very full lives of their own.

“It is time-consuming and confusing to coordinate services for a parent when you’re busy juggling careers, family commitments and your own home,” said Dan Fagan, Executive Director of Housing and Services.

Kim Yoder, UCH NaviGuide Program Manager said service coordinators understand the demands and become the trusted link between families and services needed to support a loved one on their aging journey. “This eases the burden for everyone so that mom or dad get the support they need and adult children have peace of mind.”

NaviGuide service coordinators also can help families when their loved ones are returning home from hospital stays or recovering from surgeries. Service coordinators help with these transitions by providing recommendations and coordinating assistance for help at home.

“NaviGuide is a godsend for my parents and me,” said Jackie, an adult daughter whose father has benefitted from the service.

“My parents were determined to stay in the home they’d had for over 50 years. Then my dad had a stroke. He was always the handyman around

the house and since he retired he helped mom with laundry, going to the store, even cooking. I knew mom wouldn’t be able to handle it all by herself. I helped as much as I could, but I have to travel for my job and couldn’t always be there when they needed something. That’s when I heard about NaviGuide. Our service coordinator spent time getting to know them and how they live. Then she put together a plan that provided the services and supports they need to remain in their home. It’s given us peace of mind knowing that NaviGuide is in our corner, making life easier for all of us.”

NaviGuide service coordinators have professional training and experience dealing with the challenges older adults and families face. Since NaviGuide service coordinators have regular contact with clients, they often are the first people to notice a change and begin important conversations such as when more services may be needed or it’s time to consider a move to a senior living community that offers a higher level of care.

It is simple to get started with NaviGuide. A service coordinator will do an initial in-home visit to determine what services an older adult needs. After the initial

assessment, a month-to-month subscription provides the ongoing monitoring, service set ups and special discounts from preferred providers who prioritize NaviGuide members.

The NaviGuide pilot in Greene County is being supported in part by a grant from the Yellow Springs Community Foundation, to provide 14 older adults in that village with three free months

of service. “We are fortunate to have foundation partners that invest in new projects that support older adults,” said Gloria Hurwitz, Vice President of Advancement.

NAVIGUIDE PROVIDES:

• 24-hour NaviGuide call service

• Medical and personal care appointment scheduling

• Coordination of transportation

• Setup of food and prescription home delivery

• Navigation of today’s complicated healthcare system

• Scheduling of household chores, repairs and care

• Connection to benefits and services older adults qualify for, but may not be aware of

• Explanation of the various options for aging seniors, including assisted living and senior communities

For more information on NaviGuide, call 614.820.8842 or visit uchnaviguide.org.

“Without support, it would be difficult or perhaps impossible to provide this much-needed subsidy in Yellow Springs for NaviGuide during the initial pilot year.”

Pastoral Spirit RUNS DEEP

UCH and its Board also has maintained a close affiliation with the United Church of Christ, even as other nonprofit housing providers have distanced their organizations from their faith-inspired roots. In 2011, Reverend Dr. Kenneth Daniel, a United Church of Christ ordained minister, became UCH’s president and chief executive officer.

at the corporate level and within the communities they serve.

The role of UCH chaplain is more expansive than the title suggests. Like chaplains serving in the military, prisons and hospitals, their focus is on spirituality rather than religion and they minister to people of all faiths.

“Chaplains are there to help residents discover and achieve abundant living and to support them as they grieve

A pastoral perspective of love and compassion informs every aspect of care and service for residents in United Church Homes’ communities.

Since its founding in 1916 by five church leaders, UCH has maintained its unwavering commitment to serving the minds, bodies and spirits of its residents, particularly those in rural areas unable to rely on family for care in their later years.

UCH started as “The Home for the Aged” in Toledo, providing respite for six individuals. Later, the community moved to a farm in Upper Sandusky and was renamed The Fairhaven Community. By the 1960s it was home to about 140 older adults.

As Medicare and Medicaid benefits were established in the 1960s, UCH received support through government reimbursements to support its mission of service for older adults and with the establishment of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, UCH began to create safe, socially enriched affordable housing communities for people in need.

“We see every aspect of our work through a pastoral lens,” Rev. Daniel explained. “The board is firmly church-minded in UCH’s strategic direction – with its commitment to LGBT and multicultural communities –and in setting priorities and decision-making. Five of UCH’s 14 board members are ordained and all see the care provided as a ministry and serving those in need has remained a priority focus.”

Today, the nine UCH chaplains serving residents, family members, volunteers and staff are ambassadors of kindness and caring, and visible symbols of UCH’s commitment to its faith-based mission. They are leaders

for loved ones they have lost and deal with the struggles of declining health,” explained Reverend Becky King who serves as UCH dean of chaplains and director of spiritual care for the Trinity Communities in Dayton. “We’re here to support each resident – sharing in the celebration of joyous events and comforting in times of sorrow and loss.”

“Chaplains build relationships by fostering connections and letting individuals know they are loved. In return, we are honored to learn from them which enriches our lives, too.”

Finding new ways to help residents live abundantly is part of the role of UCH chaplains. They foster a sense of community, compassion and care,

which is so fundamental to humankind. That commitment extends beyond residents to staff and the broader community.

“Members of the UCH board firmly believe that our mission extends beyond our communities,” Rev. Daniel said. “We are committed to promoting social justice and feel a sense of responsibility to impact society in a positive way. Consistent with the mission of the United Church of Christ, we welcome all, love all and seek justice for all.”

UCH’s clinical pastoral education (CPE) program at The Trinity Community Beavercreek is a multi-faith clinical internship for developing professional skills in spiritual caregiving. Accredited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (APCE), UCH’s CPE program is open to a diverse community of clergy. Certified Instructor Reverend Mary Catherine Cole facilitates group and individual learning in the dynamic graduate level program.

This innovative program includes a clinical component with students serving as chaplain interns in Trinity’s rehabilitation, memory care, skilled nursing, assisted living and independent living neighborhoods.

“Our residents place great value on the CPE program and the important role chaplains play in the community,” said Senior Executive Director Laura Farrell of The Trinity Community at Beavercreek. “The greatest benefit of the CPE program is giving residents a sense of purpose. They welcome the opportunity to give back through their engagement with students.”

“Chaplains are an important part of our interdisciplinary teams,” Farrell said. “Residents view them as spiritual guides – as empathetic nonjudgmental friends they can confide in with total confidence. They also provide support to residents’ family members and to staff.”

“We made a commitment to introduce pastoral care into all campuses with skilled nursing,” Rev. Daniel said. “We intentionally seek out chaplains with significant postgraduate training and who enthusiastically embrace and represent UCH’s core values.”

“Our culture is very deliberate and the mission is embedded throughout our organization,” he continued. “Chaplains are a visible reminder of a deeper spiritual, ethical and social justice commitment ingrained in every aspect of our work.”

UCH Welcomes Two New Chaplains

United Church Homes is pleased to welcome two new chaplains to its dedicated team.

Reverend Darla Metz joins The Fairhaven Community as its full-time chaplain. She earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Tiffin University and a Master of Divinity degree from Methodist Theological School of Ohio. She was called to full-time ministry in 2011 at Republic United Church of Christ, and in 2017 also began serving the congregation of St. Jacob’s United Church of Christ –both in Republic, Ohio. She has completed one unit of clinical pastoral education and will be a student in UCH’s next CPE class.

She and her husband have been together for 27 years, have five children, 12 grandchildren, a dog named Zeke and nine chickens.

“I’m very excited and blessed to be a part of this wonderful community at Fairhaven,” she said. “I am so very grateful for the warm welcome that has been extended and look forward to our journey together.”

Reverend Jessica Tinkham joins The Trinity Community at Beavercreek as a part-time chaplain. She earned a bachelor’s degree in religious studies from Wright State University and a Master of Divinity from United Theological Seminary. She has completed several units of clinical pastoral education at The Trinity Community at Beavercreek and a 12-month CPE residency with Kettering Health.

She and her husband have been married for 18 years and have three beautiful children.

“I’m happy to be at The Trinity Community at Beavercreek as a part-time chaplain,” she said. “It’s an opportunity to work alongside a wonderful staff and serve wonderful residents, and I have time to spend with my incredible family.”

Pillar Highlight: Social Connections

Amy Kotterman, Director of Customer Experience at United Church Homes said the organization is seeing more new residents with tablets, smartphones and computers.

Kotterman added she attributes the isolation experienced during the pandemic to the growing number of older adults wanting access and education on how to use it. “For many people in our communities, technology became the primary way they were able to connect to family, friends and medical providers,” said Kotterman. “They began using various apps to connect with others, seeking purposeful and individualized engagement.”

Kotterman was happy to see this, as she was already working on implementing Touchtown within United Church Homes senior living communities. Touchtown is an online tool that serves as a hub of information for residents, family members and prospects.

Through Touchtown, a resident and their family can view the same calendar of events through their mobile phone app, laptop, tablet or on a dedicated TV channel throughout the communities.

Olivia Markley, service coordinator at United Church Homes, The Polaris Community said,

Markley said when families cannot be around, residents are able to use the app to connect with neighbors to play games and plan activities together.

Touchtown has been implemented in six United Church Homes communities, with nine additional planned in 2022. Each community

has its own tailored version of the application, offering a customized experience for each user.

Communities currently utilizing Touchtown:

The Brunswick Community

The Glenwood Community

The Niles Community

The Polaris Community

The Trinity Community at Fairwood

The Trinity Community at Miami Township

Communities adding Touchtown in 2022:

The Chapel Hill Community

The Parkvue Community

The Trinity Community at Beavercreek Affordable Housing Communities

“Touchtown offers residents choice,” Kotterman said.

“Individuals using the app can choose what they want to engage in and how to receive the information.”

As the world becomes more dependent on virtual technology for staying connected, so do older adults.

Amy Kotterman

“Our residents are very tech-savvy and prefer connecting through their phones or tablets. Touchtown has been very easy for them to use.”

New Projects Advance UCH’s GROWTH PLAN

United Church Homes’ (UCH) strategic growth goals have never been about the bottom line, but rather about advancing the organization’s mission to help a diverse population of older adults live abundant lives.

“We cast a wide net in implementing our strategic growth plan,” explained Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Growth Officer, Terry Spitznagel. “We work with a diverse group of individuals and organizations in financing, development, acquisition and management which create opportunities to meet and work with others who help advance UCH’s mission.”

Spitznagel’s commitment to UCH’s mission is what motivates her to identify and pursue opportunities for growth, including the new Whisper Hills mixed income senior community in San Marcos, Texas, about 50 miles northeast of San Antonio.

UCH is an investor in the project which involves construction of a 277 unit independent living senior community which UCHM will manage once it is completed. Mission DG, whose core values of integrity, innovation and partnership align with UCH’s vision, is a partner in the project which will create a vibrant community for seniors in southern Texas.

“Diversity, equity and inclusion are important UCH priorities,” Spitznagel said. “We’re excited to expand our portfolio to serve a largely hispanic community through our first housing community in Texas.”

The Whisper Hills Community — which will be rich in amenities including a swimming pool, fitness center, art studio, dog park and more – is expected to be ready for occupancy by the end of 2023.

“We’re also excited about the Longfellow Midtown Community and our partnership with the G.F. Baily Company and Weyland Ventures,” Spitznagel said. “It involves restoration of the historic Longfellow school building, a Dayton landmark, as well as new construction of 80 apartments on the campus. It will provide an open and affirming environment offering a welcoming and safe campus specifically appealing to those older adults of the LGBTQ+ community.”

Six million dollars in financial commitments – including $1.84 million in Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credits – have been secured for the $30-plus million development project located near downtown Dayton. Beautiful architectural features of the historic Longfellow school building, built in 1882, will be preserved including 12-foot pressed metal ceilings, exposed brick, ornate woodwork and staircases and terrazzo floors.

Strategic

Construction is scheduled to begin in 2022 and the project is expected to be occupancy-ready in late 2023.

UCH also welcomed three managed communities recently: Columbus Colony Housing in Columbus, Ohio, Ken Mar Apartments in Martinsville, Indiana and and Meridian Point in Uniontown, PA.

Columbus Colony Housing is an affordable housing community that shares a campus with Columbus Colony for Elderly Care, also managed by UCH. It features 106 affordable housing apartments. About 60 percent of them are occupied by residents who are deaf or blind. The 40-plus-year-old building will be renovated top to bottom, including new flooring, kitchens and bathrooms in each apartment.

Terry Spitznagel

“We’re excited about these latest projects and eager to increase the number of seniors that we serve with a focus on diversity, equity and inclusion,” Spitznagel said. “It’s all about fulfilling our mission to help more older adults live abundantly!”

Celebrates Five Years of Ministry

2022 marks the five-year anniversary of the establishment of an important donor-sponsored initiative of United Church Homes (UCH): the Ruth Frost Parker Center for Abundant Aging (RFPCAA).

The center’s primary goal is to transform how society views aging through engagement, education and advocacy, aligning closely with UCH’s mission to transform aging by building a culture of community, wholeness and peace.

Named for Ruth Frost Parker, who served as the inspiration for many UCH initiatives, the center is led by Reverend Beth Long-Higgins, Vice President of Engagement for UCH. An ordained minister in the United Church of Christ for more than three decades, Long-Higgins is a tireless advocate for older adults. She joined UCH in 2013 and was named as the RFPCAA founding executive director in 2017. The success of The Parker Center and our growing accomplishments lead UCH to recently expand Long-Higgins’ role to Vice President of Engagement, bringing her expertise in engagement on the national scene to the executive table.

the gifts older adults contribute to society, confront and eliminate ageism, grow an understanding of the many facets of the aging journey and facilitate partnerships with other organizations seeking to enhance the quality of life for older adults. The center also provides education and other resources on aging for religious, community and healthcare professionals who support older adults.

“We live in a society with a youthfocused culture,” explained LongHiggins. “There is an inherent bias against the aging process. Ageism and making assumptions of one’s abilities based on age, is far too prevalent.”

“Our intent is to foster connections by promoting conversation and building community to enhance the experience and understanding of aging abundantly,” she continued. “Our outreach extends to older adults, professionals, academics and students, clergy and religious leaders and organizations.”

Long-Higgins is passionate that as we age, we cultivate wisdom. This cultivation involves deep listening and learning, while reflecting on life experiences. She said we have internalized our culture’s messages which suggest that aging itself is something to ignore, deny, cover up or cure. We don’t have to hold on to those messages when we discover that despite the challenges aging presents, there are other ways to

engage in the world with purpose and meaning.

Today, humans are functioning at higher levels for longer periods of time with chronic illnesses controlled through medication, and surgeries like knee and hip replacements allowing older adults to remain active longer, giving them more time to make a difference in the world. LongHiggins strives to help individuals and organizations better understand the many facets of aging, surprisingly noting that the first, second and third most creative decades of one’s life are 60 to 70, 70 to 80, and 50 to 60, respectively.

“Individuals who have a positive outlook about aging generally live about seven years longer than those with negative perceptions,” she said. “And people who continue to work past age 65, whose work gives their lives purpose, tend to live longer. Meaningful purpose is a key ingredient of quality of life.”

In the The Parker Center’s mission to transform how society thinks about aging, it has expanded to offer a variety of resources including the Another Day Older Conversation Guide – designed for virtual or in-person group discussions, aimed at sparking conversation about ageism and challenging individuals to reframe attitudes toward aging. Darla Metz, chaplain at The Fairhaven Community, described the program as enlightening, “When I attended the seminar, I was very enlightened on ageism and how the words and phrases we use as we minister to our more mature parishioners can have a negative outlook. Though perhaps not intentional, certain phrases can be hurtful to those we love and minister to. I am now able to be more conscientious of what it is I want to say and how to phrase so it is heard in a much more appropriate and uplifting manner.”

The Ruth Frost Parker Center for Abundant Aging strives to champion

The RFPCAA holds an annual symposium in Columbus, OH.

Some of the center’s programs are designed specifically for elders, including the Art of Aging Podcast which explores topics and experiences relevant to older adults. The podcasts offer ideas, information and inspiration on how to improve our lives as we grow older. This product stems from a partnership with The Dayton Foundation’s Del Mar Encore Fellow, Eric Johnson.

Enliven features a series of online courses for older adults that create community and conversation around spiritual life, encouraging individuals to learn, grow and share together. Dale, a participant in the Qigong sessions said, “The course touches my heart and soul. I’m at peace and God’s presence is strong. It’s a reminder in this violent world that love always wins.” Rev. Dr. Janet Ross reflects, “I came into the Qi Gong class completely new to the practice. I have learned more than I would have imagined, including the power of

slowing down, listening and moving as my body seeks to move.”

Annual symposiums hosted by the The Parker Center bring together nationally recognized speakers, experts on aging and an interdisciplinary audience of older adults, students, professionals and community members.

In addition to partnering with groups to design and cocreate programs, The Parker Center offers presentations and workshops on a range of aging topics including: Living well in later life, Spirituality and aging and Age-Friendly Congregations.

The Parker Center’s first five years have been busy, productive and impressive in its accomplishments. In 2018 it was honored to receive the Social Impact Award from LeadingAge Ohio for its symposiums and in 2019 the Partner of the Year Award from

the Ohio Association of Area Agencies on Aging for co-presenting the LGBT Horizons of Aging Summit.

As Long-Higgins looks back on the center’s beginnings and ahead to the future, Ruth Frost Parker’s words are front of mind: There is still so much work to be done.

LONGEVITY:

The Convergence of Ethics, Tech and Spirituality

abundantaging.org

For more offerings from The Parker Center or to view a list of their impressive list of committee members, please visit: abundantaging.org FEATURED

SPEAKER

Dr. Tracy Trothen Professor, Queen’s University, School of Religion and School of Rehabilitation Therapies, Kingston, ON

AGE IS JUST A NUMBER

Celebrating CENTENARIANS who embrace UCH’s commitment to LiveIt!

United Church Homes (UCH) understands that everyone’s life journey is different and that many factors contributing to longevity also impact quality of life. That’s why our communities provide opportunities to meet residents’ unique needs and paths to achieving abundant living. We don’t just imagine a world where life in retirement is filled with meaning, purpose and joy – we strive to create it!

UCH’s LIVE IT! program is at the heart of its mission to celebrate the spirit of older adults and help them age abundantly. It addresses all the factors that contribute to health and longevity, which center around three core pillars: Living Life with Purpose; Creating Social Connections; and living Safe and Sound.

Social-emotional issues also impact longevity, with research showing the benefits of maintaining social connections, spirituality, forgiveness and living a life of purpose.

explained Reverend Becky King, who serves as dean of chaplains and director of spiritual care at The Communities of Greater Dayton.

That’s part of what makes UCH different. It’s not about asking residents to adapt to what UCH offers, but rather about UCH adapting to the needs of its residents. It’s about offering a wide range of opportunities and experiences to maintain social connections.

Google “keys to longevity” and you’ll find lots of good advice but no guaranteed formulas for achieving it.

“We seek to foster a sense of community, compassion and care,”

“Older adults have a passion for life and want to feel connected. We help them find what makes their lives abundant – what gives them a sense of purpose – and look for new ways to help them achieve it.”

The Glenwood Community is home to FRAN BISHOP, who at 106 years of age is UCH’s oldest centenarian. A resident for 14 years, Fran offers her best advice for achieving longevity: “Just enjoy life and quit worrying about things.” Her grandmother played an important role in Fran’s life, teaching her “everything there is to know about everything.” Her life’s passion has been volunteer work, including through her church. She has a deep love of animals and dogs have been a cherished part of her life.

One-hundred-year-old LILA HILL also has lived in The Glenwood Community for seven years. The former accountant was an avid bowler, traveling to state and national tournaments for 50 years. Her niece, friends at The Pines assisted living neighborhood and her church family are dear to her. She cites exercise, continued use of her mind and a little bit of luck as the key factors in her longevity.

KEN SNAVLEY is UCH’s second oldest centenarian. In July he will celebrate his 105th birthday and eight years living at The Trinity Community at Miami Township. He is proud of his military service and names his daughter and late mother as the most important people in his life. Representatives of the Masons recently presented him with a certificate for 75 years of membership in the Grand Lodge of Masons of the State of New York and he was elevated to the sublime degree of Master Mason. His secret to longevity and abundant life? The people who surround him.

MARY FRAN SHEPHERD has resided at The Trinity Community at Miami Township for four years. The 100-yearold lady credits two friends from her church, both of whom work in healthcare, for support that has extended her life. She has a great appreciation for art and music, loved to knit and sell handmade hats to a local shop, and enjoys puzzles and reading. Her secret to a long life is prayer – she describes herself as a prayer warrior.

LOIS PAUL , a resident of The Parkview Community for the past two years, will turn 100 in September. Her children are the most important people in her life. For 25 years, she worked in an administrative position taking dictation at a hospital in Cleveland and led an exercise class at the YMCA in Lorain. She was named Miss Avon Lake in 1939. Her hobbies include puzzles, reading and exercising. She used to take a blind friend on tandem bike rides. Lois credits staying active and having a large church family for her longevity.

UCH IS HONORED TO SERVE 23 CENTENARIANS LIVING IN 12 OF ITS COMMUNITIES!

THE CHAPEL HILL COMMUNITY

Geraldine Connor – 102

COLUMBUS COLONY FOR ELDERLY CARE

Dorothy Murray – 100

COLUMBUS COLONY HOUSING 1

Joseph Libbon – 101

COMMUNITY CARE OF RUTHERFORD COUNTY

Rachel Arnette – 10 0

THE FOUR WINDS COMMUNITY

Rosa McClaskey – 101

THE GLENWOOD COMMUNITY

Frances Bishop – 106

Delmar Smith – 101

Lila Hill – 100

Martha Schafer – 100

THE HARMAR PLACE COMMUNITY

Fanetta Schnier – 102

THE PARKVUE COMMUNITY

Ruth Hastings – 103

Elvie Mobley – 103

Rose Diso – 101

Anne Johnstone – 100

THE PILGRIM MANOR COMMUNITY

Ruth Seberry – 101

Margaret Parker – 100

THE TRINITY COMMUNITY AT MIAMI TOWNSHIP

Ken Snavely – 104

Mary Fran Shepherd – 100

THE TRINITY COMMUNITY AT BEAVERCREEK

Lillie Davis – 101

SEM HAVEN

Martha Riehle – 103

Grace Edwards – 101

Ruth Meyer – 101

Female – 101

*Age report as of February 2022.

CREATE YOUR LEGACY

In this three-part series, we will discover legacy: what it is, how to create it and how to implement it. Follow the entire series in future Spirit magazines.

It is astounding how many people have never arranged a will, denying in death what they affirmed in life. In life most Americans give to support their families, church, communities and even global initiatives. Yet they fail to arrange any gifts for their charitable causes they support and even fail to plan for their families in a meaningful way. This has resulted in over $49 billion dollars, largely funded by unclaimed assets in individual’s estates, sitting in state’s unclaimed fund accounts today. These dollars will eventually, if not claimed, be transferred to the states permanently. Now if just 56 percent (the percentage of American’s who give to charity annually) was instead purposefully directed, that would save $27.4 billion from the government. If these individuals had just given 10 percent to charity, that would have provided over $2.7 billion to our nation’s charities.

We all have been blessed in different ways, whether through time, talents or resources. It is how we use these gifts that define us and define our legacy. For Jack and Barb it was their “lifelong practice to give, save, spend.” You can learn a lot about a person by their words, but to quote Abraham Lincoln “Actions speak louder than words.” For them they really lived out their faith and putting God’s WILL in their Will.

WHAT IS YOUR LEGACY?

This may seem to be a simple enough question, but to anyone who has contemplated the totality of his or her life and lifetime, the response can be daunting. Legacy is a word filled with a depth of meaning. Webster’s definition is “something that is handed down or remains from a previous generation or time” and

Legacy planning is an important process that allows families to pass their values along with their valuables onto those they care deeply about

To learn more about discovering your legacy and how you can support those you care about, regardless the size of your estate, contact Gloria Hurwitz, Vice President of Advancement at 740.751.8702 or ghurwitz@uchinc.org. United Church Homes offers its friends a complimentary and confidential, values-based planning service provided by Thompson & Associates.

Gloria Hurwitz

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“money or property that is left to someone in a will.”

One way our parents and grandparents created legacies was by simply practicing the values and traditions that their ancestors practiced for generations. In some instances, they also left financial legacies to their families and charities. So, legacies are created by living by a certain set of values, raising our families a certain way, practicing our faith or religious rituals or traditions and more tangibly through estate planning with bequests to loved ones and charities.

DISCOVERING YOUR LEGACY

Discovering your legacy is a process of learning and understanding the fullness and richness of your passion. This usually starts with “big picture” ideas and feelings about the legacies you want to leave. As you start to craft the details of your dreams and the resources to be used to implement those wishes, legal complexities can arise, and logistical obstacles and challenges may emerge. Navigating these details allows you to adjust as you continue the journey to “discovering your legacy.” Likely, this discovery leads you to realize your love and desire for persons you care about, their lives and relationships and the causes and potential solutions to larger social issues including the laws of the land that set the boundaries for your planning process.

Comfort and Joy with a Splash of “Ooh Aah”

By: Gloria Hurwitz, Vice President of Advancement

“Jack and I were very blessed. We worked hard and gave back because that’s what the Lord calls us to do. Our lifelong practice was: Give, Save, Spend. This practice is very important because it’s in giving that you receive.”

Meet my friend Barb who has lived 88 years! I’m honored to have developed a special friendship with Barb that grew from a professional relationship when she and her husband Jack became new donors to The Trinity Community at Fairborn in 2019.

Jack was a recent resident as Barb became unable to continue care for him at home. The Trinity Community at Fairborn is near their home where they lived for more than 50 years.

Barb is an unassuming, very approachable and humble person. She often describes herself as “a simple girl from the country” as she considers her roots in rural Shelby, Ohio. But don’t confuse unassuming with unaware. Barb is smart as a whip, a fierce, independent thinker, candid, an active listener and keen observer of people with an incredibly sharp intuition for character.

I’ll never forget that first meeting when Jack and Barb stated, “we want to make a donation for something to benefit the residents.” Since Barb spent every day at Trinity at Fairborn with Jack, she quickly realized that many residents didn’t have family or frequent visitors. They decided together to buy Christmas gifts for all the residents. Jack and Barb’s donation brought Christmas joy to all.

Barb’s daily visits with Jack resulted in us seeing each other often when I visited the community. I noticed that Barb was busy forging relationships with residents, their families and care team members. Daily, she observed the compassionate care Jack received and was grateful. His comfort was priority for Barb and allowed her to go home each evening with peace in her heart.

Gloria Hurwitz and Barb

Jack and Barb

In March of 2020, the global pandemic and associated visitation restrictions prevented Barb from visiting Jack. This was extremely difficult for both. However, Barb and Jack talked daily and she assured him that she was safe at home and was reassured that he, too, was safe.

Soon after the grand opening of the spa room, in anticipation of Jack’s upcoming 90th birthday in February 2021, Barb called me to ask me how much a new bus would cost. She and Jack were interested in doing something to honor his special birthday. After some discussion with staff about the features they would like, she and Jack donated the funds to purchase a new bus. This news brought incredible joy to the staff who would be using the bus to transport residents. Sadly, Jack passed away before the bus arrived, but in April 2021, the new bus was dedicated in his honor and memory in a special celebration. Jack was a beloved resident at the community and is greatly missed by all.

They chatted about experiences and shared observations about Trinity at Fairborn. Barb often called me to share those conversations. I knew that Jack really enjoyed “a good shower” and she told me they wanted to help update the aging tub room and offered a generous donation to transform the conventional tub room into a contemporary spa offering beautiful amenities (including a towel warmer). This new room offered an exceptional shower and bath experience culminating in the ultimate joy and comfort of a warm towel.

As the pandemic persisted, isolation was hard for everyone including Barb. She had a lot of time to “ponder”, and I knew from past experience when she is pondering, it usually means she has another idea for a project. She became interested in making another donation that she knew would offer joy to the staff. She wanted to replace the aging nurse call system and provide modern technology that offers the nurses more efficiencies and would provide easier access to families trying to talk to their loved ones. This new, noteworthy gift offers a substantive improvement in service that will benefit generations of residents and families.

I’m in awe of Barb’s extreme generosity and her love for The Trinity Community at Fairborn. As friends, we spend a lot of time talking and one day I asked her “why do you do what you do?”

She answered, “people who are at the end of their life deserve the best life has to offer in whatever home environment they live and that home should provide comfort and joy.”

It’s that inspiration that brought Barb to her latest idea. She wants to create a legacy as an example of the wonderful life she and Jack shared. She has made a transformational gift to support an interior makeover for The Trinity Community at Fairborn that she so dearly loves. As only Barb can express, “get rid of the ugly beige walls and bring in colors of joy.” And, because she is adamant about creating an entrance that offers an immediate “ooh aah” guests will be wooed with three exquisite, tiered crystal chandeliers lining the entryway that will brighten their arrival and welcome them to the gem that is The Trinity Community at Fairborn. Barb’s legacy includes “putting The Trinity Community at Fairborn on the map” to ensure that local families are aware of and seek this destination for their loved ones.

Thank you, Barb, for your friendship, extreme generosity, love, vision and commitment to comfort and joy with a splash of “ooh aah.”

The spa room at The Trinity Community at Fairborn.

Barb and Rev. Daniel

Barb embraces Jeremy Lemon, administrator during The Trinity Community at Fairborn refresh kick off in April.

2021 Board of Directors

Dr. Trevor Bates

Ms. Pamela Benjamin

Rev. Geoffrey A. Black

Ms. J.B. Boothe

Mr. David Brainin

Rev. John Cramton

Rev. Dr. J. Bennett Guess

Mr. James L. Henry

Ms. Sandy Lindahl

Rev. David Long-Higgins

Mr. Philip E. Mallott

Mr. Phil Moots

Ms. Diane Moreno Zerby

Rev. Dr. David Schwab

Rev. Robert Tussing

Mr. Karl Ulrich LaPearl Logan Winfrey, Ph.D.

2021 President’s Council

Rev. Dr. Kenneth V. Daniel President and Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Michael Hughes

Senior Executive Vice President

Chief Transformation and Innovation Officer

Mrs. Terry Spitznagel

Senior Executive Vice President Chief Growth Officer

Mr. John K. Renner

Senior Executive Vice President

Chief Finance and Administrative Officer

Mr. Kenneth L. Young

Senior Executive Vice President

Chief Development and Legal Officer

Mr. Richard Dible Vice President, Financial Services

Mrs. Gloria T. Hurwitz, CFRE Vice President, Advancement

Mr. Scott Slutz

Vice President, Human Resources

Mrs. Cheryl Wickersham

Vice President, Housing Capital Finance and Preservation

I am pleased to serve as Chair of the United Church Homes Board of Directors. When I joined the Board, I already knew I was going to be working with a caring, dynamic and innovative community of people. I was not disappointed. And then the pandemic struck.

I don’t think anyone could have imagined a potentially more disruptive, uncertain and isolating time than 2021 – indeed, than the past two years. UCH residents and staff have been faced with unprecedented challenges and rapidly changing conditions on virtually a daily basis. When dealing with any unexpected crisis, it can be tempting to set aside the vision and values which have defined an organization in the best of times. But, it is also the ultimate test of mission when the people who define an organization double down to embrace that vision and values as a source of strength.

The people of UCH make me proud. I am humbled when I consider their incredible efforts this past year. UCH continues to build community, expand, innovate and collaborate. UCH continues to expand low to middle-income housing offerings to serve those who too frequently are left without affordable options. UCH acquired United Church Homes - The Polaris Community, a middle market housing community in the Columbus area. UCH established a subsidiary, UCH Ventures, in order to fund future growth opportunities. UCH Management added new management contracts to serve more residents in Tennessee and Ohio.

UCH continued to make remarkable progress in developing and managing its human resources. The organization continues to advance its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion program and leverage the revised MIT living wage benchmarks to increase starting wages to higher levels. UCH works to strengthen our already impressive cadre of talent by adding even more high-level expertise to all areas of the organization.

UCH continues to innovate with service coordination offerings and digital services for older adults. UCH’s collaboration with the MIT Age Lab places us at the forefront of this effort. The organization continues to build and expand its fundraising, to grow, manage and realign its assets and properties. In the midst of a profoundly disruptive pandemic, the people of UCH have never strayed from their core mission – to transform aging by building a culture of community, wholeness and peace. They have never lost sight of the people we are here to serve.

On behalf of the UCH Board of Directors, I want to thank all of the donors, volunteers, staff and leadership of UCH for their dedication to this important work. We honor you. May God continue to bless this ministry and all those whom we serve.

Karl Ulrich, Chair, Board of Directors

Karl Ulrich

Financial Overview

For the 12 months ending December 31, 2021

Financial data relating to United Church Homes, Inc., and affiliates has been combined with data of several partners and service lines, including long-term care (LTC) communities, affiliated housing entities, central office, advancement, the Ruth Frost Parker Center for Abundant Aging, United Church Homes Management, Inc. and the Pilgrim Manor Foundation.

Uncompensated Care

For the 12 months ending December 31, 2021

United Church Homes has been celebrating the Spirit of older adults for more than a century. The nonprofit, faith-inspired organization is one of the nation’s largest providers of senior living services, with more than 1,800 dedicated staff serving about 9000 residents in our owned and managed communities. Our network extends to 80 senior living communities in 14 states and two Native American nations. UCH is in covenant with the United Church of Christ and welcomes residents of all faiths.

Through our residential services, in 2021, we provided over $11 million of uncompensated charity care that was not reimbursed by user fees or government funding.

Campaign for Abundant Life

Anonymous

NAMED ENDOWMENTS

United Church Homes’ mission is realized through our legacy endowment gifts. We recognize our Pillar Society donors who have established a named endowment that provides support for its designated purpose in perpetuity.

The Jeanne M. & Maynard J. Aldridge

Endowment Fund

Benevolent Care, The Chapel Hill Community

The Samuel Jacob & Emma Rachel Ault

Endowment Fund

Benevolent Care, The Chapel Hill Community

The Jack & Betty Bailey & Cynthia Bailey

Kennett Endowment Fund

Benevolent Care, The Chapel Hill Community

The Magdalena B. Bartsch Endowment Fund

Benevolent Care, The Trinity Community of Beavercreek

Dr. J. Albert Beam & Dr. Lillian E. Beam

Endowment Fund

Benevolent Care, The Trinity Community of Beavercreek

The B.E. & Dorothy A. Beaston

Endowment Fund

Physical Therapy Equipment, The Fairhaven Community

The Rev. & Mrs. Robert F. & Elizabeth H. Beck

Endowment Fund

Benevolent Care, The Chapel Hill Community

The Thomas J. & Rosanna M. Becker

Housing Endowment Fund

Housing Needs, Housing Services

The Laurence A. & Karen E. Bettcher

Endowment Fund

Benevolent Care, The Parkvue Community

The Corinne Flocken Boryczka

Endowment Fund

Benevolent Care, The Fairhaven Community

The Burlin B. & Vera K. Brombaugh

Landscaping & Maintenance

Landscaping, The Trinity Community of Beavercreek

The Bruce R. & Ruth E. Burgan

Endowment Fund

Rehabilitation Services, The Chapel Hill Community

The Thomas A. & Kathryn E. Coons

Endowment Fund

Benevolent Care, The Chapel Hill Community

The Joan R. Coulter Landscaping & Horticultural Endowment Fund

Landscaping and Horticulture, The Parkvue Community

The Joan R. Coulter Nursing Scholarship

Named Endowment Fund

Nursing, United Church Homes

The Robert G. & Eleanor W. Diller Endowment Fund

Benevolent Care, United Church Homes

The Walter & Philamine Duibley Endowment Fund

Benevolent Care, The Trinity Community of Beavercreek

The Joan Ernst Endowment Fund

Benevolent Care, The Chapel Hill Community

The William O. & Janet O. Fahrenbruck Endowment Fund

Benevolent Care, The Fairhaven Community

The Grace V. Finney Endowment Fund

Benevolent Care, The Chapel Hill Community

The Fishel Endowment Fund

Benevolent Care, United Church Homes

The Friends of Chapel Hill Community Chaplaincy Endowment Fund

Chaplaincy Needs, The Chapel Hill Community

The Glenwood Community Endowment Fund

The Glenwood Community Operation, The Glenwood Community

The Isabel & Muriel Heid Endowment Fund

Benevolent Care, The Chapel Hill Community

The Vernon A. & Hester B. Horst

Transportation Endowment Fund

Transportation and General Maintenance Needs, The Parkvue Community

The William Boyd & Sarah Albert Huff Endowment Fund

Specialized Training, Uniforms, Awards, Continued Professional Growth and Tuition Reimbursement for Staff, The Chapel Hill Community

The Delmar & Miriam Indorf Endowment Fund

Benevolent Care, The Chapel Hill Community

The Robert L. & Margaret A. Keener Endowment Fund

Benevolent Care, The Chapel Hill Community

The William A. and Wanda J. Kroft

Endowment Fund for Chapel Hill Community

Chapel Hill Operations, The Chapel Hill Community

The Helen E. Kurt Endowment Fund

Benevolent Care, The Fairhaven Community

The Kutschbach Family Endowment Fund for Leadership Development

Board Development, United Church Homes

The John D. Sr. & Mina K. Luecke Endowment Fund

Benevolent Care, United Church Homes

The Naomi Ruth Hegnauer Martin Endowment Fund

Benevolent Care, The Chapel Hill Community

The Philip E. & Mary M. Maurer Endowment Fund

Benevolent Care, The Fairhaven Community

The David & Ann Nice Memorial Fund for Endowment

Benevolent Care, United Church Homes

The Pieper Family Named Endowment Fund

Benevolent Care, United Church Homes

The Anna Louise Prentice Endowment Fund

Benevolent Care, The Fairhaven Community

The Wayne H. & Patricia A. Pressler Endowment Fund

Benevolent Care, The Chapel Hill Community

The Ralph C. & Sue Quellhorst Program for Leadership Development Endowment Fund

Educational and Staff Leadership Development

Missions, United Church Homes

The John Rainey & Gene Finnegan

Landscaping & General Maintenance Endowment Fund

Beautification of the Grounds, The Parkvue Community

The Dale H. & Kathryn Sanders Rieder Endowment Fund

Benevolent Care, The Chapel Hill Community

The Glenn & Mildred Royer Endowment Fund

Benevolent Care, The Chapel Hill Community

The Sawmiller Family Endowment Fund

Benevolent Care, The Trinity Community of Beavercreek

The Suzanne & Robert Schoedinger Endowment Fund

Benevolent Care, The Fairhaven Community

The Schory Professional Advancement Endowment Fund

Specialized Training, Awards, Continued

Professional Growth and Tuition Reimbursement, United Church Homes

The Rev. & Mrs. Theodore Schory Christian

Ministry and Pastoral Care Endowment Fund

Spiritual Life through Christian Ministry, United Church Homes

The Emma C. Smith Endowment Fund

Benevolent Care, The Chapel Hill Community

The Louis & Mary Anna Speller Endowment Fund

Eden Program (Animal and Plant Program), The Trinity Community of Beavercreek

The Louis & Mary Anna Speller

Endowment Fund

Benevolent Care, United Church Homes

The Ruth A. Stonebrook Endowment Fund

Benevolent Care, The Chapel Hill Community

The Stubbs Endowment Fund

Uniforms & Employee Incentive Programs, The Fairhaven Community

The Gertrude Stubbs Transportation

Endowment Fund

Transportation Needs, The Fairhaven Community

The Sherman & Dorothy Stryker

Endowment Fund

Benevolent Care, The Trinity Community of Beavercreek

The Charlene Thornburg Endowment Fund

Benevolent Care, United Church Homes

The Uberta Family Named Endowment

Benevolent Care, United Church Homes

The Herman A. & Helen F. Van Guelpen

Endowment Fund

Benevolent Care, United Church Homes

The E. Kathryn Wadsworth

Endowment Fund

Benevolent Care, United Church Homes

The Robert & Betty Walker

Endowment Fund

Benevolent Care, The Parkvue Community

The Ruth E. Webster Endowment Fund

Alzheimer & Sub Acute Units Specialized Care, United Church Homes

The Marian Whitney Music

Entertainment Endowment

Special Music for Residents, United Church Homes

The Alfred A. & Frances A. Wilhelm

Endowment Fund

Benevolent Care, United Church Homes

The Wolsdorf Memorial Endowment Fund

Benevolent Care , United Church Homes

The Ernest W. & Karen B. Wood

Endowment Fund

Professional Advancement for UCH Gift

Planning Staff, United Church Homes

The Freda J. Zieber Endowment Fund

Benevolent Care, The Parkvue Community

The Lowell & Marian Zechiel

Endowment Fund

Benevolent Care, The Fairhaven Community

PILLAR SOCIETY

The Pillar Society recognizes those who have remembered our communities through the use of a planned gift. These gifts include bequests, trusts, charitable gift annuities, named endowments and other estate-planning vehicles.

Anonymous

Ms. Grace Amy Anders*

Mr. & Mrs. Bruce J. Angell

Mrs. Verna M. Armitage*

Rev. & Mrs. Paul E. Baumer

Mr. Harold A. Behnken*

Mrs. Jean W. Bender*

Ms. Linda E. Bilick*

Mr. Thomas N. Blandford*

Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Bowman*

Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Bradford

Ms. Suzanne M. Braun

Mr. Jerrus M. Bryant*

Mr. & Mrs. Randall L. Buchman

Rev. Dr. Donald R.* & Mrs. Ruth Buckthal

Mrs. Jane Buehrer*

Ms. Vera V. Burge*

Mr. & Mrs. Jim Casey

Mrs. Elsa J. Chadwick*

Miss Pauline Choate*

Mr. Larry W. Clausing & Mrs. Donna Overholt

Ms. Ellen Louise Collins

Mrs. Jean Day*

Rev. Paul E. Deppen*

Mrs. Mary “Lou” Dickman*

Miss Amy Diller

Ms. Margaret D. Dorman*

Rev. Louis H. Dorsch & Mrs. Donna Dorsch

Mr. & Mrs. Ronald E. Duckson

Mr. Roscoe T. Dyke*

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Dykema

Mrs. Juanita Easterday*

Ms. Marie Eberhard*

Mrs. Dorothy E. Eckert

Mrs. Suzanne S. Ellis

Ms. Adelle B. Elshoff*

Mrs. Judy Evans

Mrs. Mary L. Fenker-Lindsley*

Ms. Lida M. Ferguson*

Rev. Ruth D. Fitzgerald

Mr. James Fox*

Mrs. Betty J. Frederiksen*

Mr. Herbert M. Fuldner* & Mrs. Marjorie L. Fuldner

Rev. John M. Gantt

Rev. Dr. & Mrs. Calvin O. Gerber

Mr. Charles J. Gilbert

Mr. Ted Gloeckler

Mr. William H. Gluesenkamp* & Mrs. Wilma Gluesenkamp

Ms. Zola Graves*

Cathy & John* Green

Mr. Merle Hamilton* & Mrs. Peg Hamilton*

Ms. Terri Handlin

Miss Caroline I. Hart*

Mr. Robert L. Hart* & Mrs. Ila M. Hart*

Mrs. Catharine J. Hartzell*

Mrs. Ardythe M. Hatchett

Mrs. Doris B. Heartwell*

Mrs. Virginia L. Heidt

Miss Emily E. Hensley*

Mrs. Ethel Heyob*

Ms. Sally Ann Hillard*

Rev. Mike Hillis

Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Hollenbeck

Mrs. Margaret A. Holfinger

Ms. Harriet Homer*

Mr. & Mrs. Roy C. Humrighouse*

Mr. Fred E. Huntley*

Mrs. Gloria T. Hurwitz

Mrs. Grace E. Johnson*

Miss Mariesther Johnson*

Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Johnston

Mrs. Dorothy L. Jones*

Rev. Anne D. Kear

Mr. John T. Kelsey* & Mrs. Charlene Kelsey

Ms. Madolyn L. Key*

Mr. & Mrs. William R. Kiesel

Rev. Dr. Paul B. Kiewit

Rev. & Mrs. Erwin R. Koch

Mrs. Evangeline K. Kohler*

Miss Helen H. Kottlowski*

Rev. & Mrs. Henry Kroondyk

Mr. John Kropf & Mrs. Judy Kropf

Rev. & Mrs. John Krueger

Mr. William Laggren*

Mr. William J. Lange*

Mrs. Martha L. Lebold*

Mr. Robert P. Lee* & Mrs. Sharon Lee

Mrs. Brinley R. Lewis

Ms. Sandy Lindahl

Mrs. Anne K. Liston

Mrs. Mary Ann Luecke*

Mr. Gary M. Mahaffey

Mr. Jerry Mallicoat* & Mr. John Cummings

Ms. Anne Marks-Gaertner

Mrs. Darlene K. Marrs

Rev. John T. Miller* & Mrs. Marcelle Miller

Mr. & Mrs. James E. Minehart, Jr.

Mrs. Cathy G. Moore

Mr. Richard Murdock & Mrs. Nancy Murdock

Mrs. Ruth Frost Parker*

Rev. & Mrs. Erling W. Peterson*

Mrs. Ada May Pfiester*

Mrs. Anna M. Phipps*

Merrill & Mildred Post*

Mr. Joe L. Randles*

Ms. Lucy Read

Miss Vivian E. Reemer*

John & Barbara Renner

Miss Virginia C. Rensch*

Rev. & Mrs. Marvin Rettig

Mr. & Mrs. Clinton E. Retzsch*

Mr. & Mrs. Roger Roberts

Mrs. Marian E. Rohrbaugh*

Mr. Dietrich Roth* & Mrs. Betty Roth*

Dr. Carl Rothe* & Mrs. Mary Lou Rothe

Miss Maryalice Roush

Mrs. Esther M. Rowland*

Ms. Carolyn F. Ryan*

Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Rynard, Sr.

Mr. Arthur Sams*

Mr. William Sams

Miss Marvis Schaaf*

Mr. George H. Schaefer*

Mr. George H. Schmitz*

Rev. & Mrs. Victor H. Schoen*

Mr. & Mrs. Frank C. Scholl*

Rev. Alfred W. Schroeder & Mrs. Catherine A. Sprague

Mr. & Mrs. Bernard L. Schroer

The Seider Memorial*

Mrs. Ruth Shelton*

Rev. Dr. Roger L. Shinn* & Mrs. Katharine C. Shinn*

Ms. Margaret E. Skeoch*

Mrs. Helen N. Smith*

Mrs. Priscilla W. Smythe*

Ms. Alta Sorrell*

Mr. Roy D. Speigle*

Dr. John C. Stahler* & Mrs. Marjorie L. Stahler*

Mrs. Hazel Steinmetz*

Miss Virginia Ann Stepler*

Mrs. Elizabeth M. Stricker*

Mrs. Frances Testa*

Ms. Mary T. Tymeson

Mrs. Elizabeth Van*

Mrs. Martha Van Sickle*

Mr. Jack Vollmer* & Mrs. Barbara Vollmer

Rev. Greta Wagner

Mr. & Mrs. Ford R. Weyrick*

Ms. Judy Whitwer

Mrs. Cheryl Wickersham & Mr. Steve Wickersham

Ms. Barbara Willardo*

Ms. Jan Williams

Mrs. Mary D. Winningham*

Mr. C. William Witte*

Mr. Frederick A. Wolfram*

Ms. Joanne W. Woods*

Rev. Arden Yakimow*

Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth L. Young

*Deceased

Ruth F. Parker Circle ($10,000+)

Alluvial Private Wealth

Ms. Patricia Bartsokas-Huth

Mr. Harold A. Behnken*

Mr. Tom Berry

Betz Industries

The Brown Home

The Cleveland Foundation & The Greater Cleveland Rapid Response Fund

Comstock Park Congregational UCC, Comstock Park, MI

Rev. Dr. Kenneth V. Daniel & Rev. Dr. Barbara Kershner-Daniel

The Dayton Foundation

Margaret D. Dorman*

Dr. E. Anne Eddowes

Glenwood Residents Association

Gordon Food Service

Mr. & Mrs. Chuck A. Gottfried

Mr. & Mrs. James L. Henry

Mrs. Jayne E. Kuehner

Living Water Association

Mr. John Luecke, Jr.* & Mrs. Mary Ann Luecke*

MLM Charitable Foundation

Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation

Ohio Department of Medicaid

Plante Moran

Rev. John Rainey & Rev. Gene Finnegan

Mrs. Betty L. Roth*

Ms. Kathleen M. Sneden

Trigo, Inc.

Mr. Jack Vollmer* & Mrs. Barbara Vollmer

President’s Circle ($5,000+)

Ashland County Community Foundation

Austin-Bailey Health and Wellness Foundation

Mrs. Mary E. Bayman

Rev. Daniel L. Busch

Cattran Family Fund

Rev. John Cramton

Randolph J & Estelle M Dorn Foundation

Mrs. Juanita Easterday

Mrs. Suzanne S. Ellis

The Dorn Charitable Impact Fund of the Erie County Community Foundation

Fidelity Charitable

Mrs. Gloria T. Hurwitz & Mr. Greg Hurwitz

The Hylant Group

Mr. & Mrs. Robert C. Kutschbach

L.R. Webber & Associates, Inc.

Ms. Mary Loupee

Macbea Foundation

McFadden Family Charitable Fund

Mrs. Cathy G. Moore

Mr. & Mrs. Richard L. Murdock

Ohio’s Hospice

Mr. & Mrs. Shane Orians

Raymond James Charitable

John & Barbara Renner

Rev. Dr. David V. Schwab

Mrs. Teresa D. Spitznagel & Mr. Rick Spitznagel

Harriet Homer*

United Church of Christ Congregational, Vermilion, OH

Vanguard

We Care Medical of Ohio, Inc..

Robert & Eleanor Diller

Inaugural

Anonymous

Circle ($2,500+)

Mr. & Mrs. Philip Balkema

Mr. and Mrs. Gregg Betz

Binkley Charitable Fund

Mr. Richard D. Dible

Doing Good Today, Tomorrow, Together Fund

Edward Parrish Chapter Colonial Dames Fund

Erie County Community Foundation

Mr. Dan C. Fagan

Fairhaven Community Volunteer Service Group

First (Park) Congregational United Church of Christ, Grand Rapids, MI

Rev. Mark & Marguerite Frey

Mr. & Mrs. Jack C. Guy

HealthPRO Heritage, LLC

Heartland Conference of the United Church of Christ, Worthington, OH

Eleanor & John Kautz Fund of The Dayton Foundation

Revs. Beth Long-Higgins & David Long-Higgins

Marietta Community Foundation

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

Rev. John T. Miller* & Mrs. Marcelle A. Miller

Rutter Family Charitable Fund

Senior Connection Center Inc.

Mrs. Susan B. Sheidler

SourcePoint

Mrs. Mary Anna Speller

The Aultman Foundation

Mr. & Mrs. Karl R. Ulrich

Mrs. Cheryl Wickersham & Mr. Steve Wickersham

Mr. Eugene W. Woy

Mr. Kenneth L. Young & Mrs. Patricia Young

Mr. David C. Zack

The Herbster Circle ($1,000+)

Anonymous

Mr. & Mrs. Bruce J. Angell

Aspire Consulting Partners Inc.

Ms. Pamela Benjamin

Rev. Geoffrey A. Black

Mr. Lynn Bowers Stella Bowers*

Mr. Robert E. Bowman*

Mr. & Mrs. David J. Brainin

Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation

Christ Church United Church of Christ, Fort Thomas, KY

City of Canal Winchester

Mr. Larry W. Clausing & Mrs. Donna L. Overholt

Mrs. Linda Dailey & Mr. Joseph Dailey

David’s United Church of Christ, Canal Winchester, OH

David’s United Church of Christ, Kettering, OH

Mr. & Mrs. James A. Ditzler

Mrs. Debra L. Durbin

Eden Theological Seminary

Emanuel United Church of Christ, Upper Sandusky, OH

Mrs. Nancy W. Eyestone

Fairhaven Community Country Store

Mrs. Roberta L. Farinet

Ms. Laura M. Farrell

Ms. Lida M. Ferguson*

First Congregational Church of Rockford, Rockford, MI

First United Church of Christ, Marion, OH

Rev. Ruth D. Fitzgerald

Mr. William T. Flickinger

Friends of Chapel Hill Community Auxiliary

Rev. John M. Gantt

Mr. Charles J. Gilbert

Grand Rapids Community Foundation

Grand West Association of the Michigan Conference of United Church of Christ, Grand Rapids, MI

Mr. & Mrs. Paul Grassmann

Mr. W. J. Hardman

Hieronymus Family Fund Inc.

Mr. & Mrs. Robert D. Hughes

Rev. Sandra L. Hutchinson & Rev. Kenneth E. Hutchinson

Mr. & Mrs. Gordon K. Kelly

Mr. & Mrs. Sandy Kingsland

Ms. Amy L. Kotterman

Mr. Paul F. Kotterman

Mr. & Mrs. Chuck Kurner

We are forever grateful for the generosity of our donors, whose gifts inspire us to reach higher for the older adults we serve.

The Parkvue Community residents on a field trip with University Circle.

Mr. & Mrs. Frank E. Leo

Life EMS Ambulance

Ms. Sandy L. Lindahl

Mrs. Shirley A. Long

Philip E. and Rebecca S. Mallot

Marietta Welfare League

Meijer, Inc.

Mr. Daniel J. Miller

Mt. Adams Pilgrim Chapel

Mr. Herschel R. Murner

Mr. & Mrs. Allan T. Norris

Northwest Georgia Regional Commission

Mr. & Mrs. James F. Parker

Pilgrim United Church of Christ, Cuyahoga Falls, OH

The Pittsburgh Foundation

Plymouth United Church of Christ, Grand Rapids, MI

Mr. Don L. Pogoda

Reminger Foundation

Rev. & Mrs. Marvin W. Rettig

Mr. Scott W. Slutz

Mr. & Mrs. Randy L. Sorg

Mr. & Mrs. Albert R. Squibb

St. John’s Evangelical Church, Kenton, OH

St. Paul United Church of Christ, Oak Harbor, OH

St. Paul United Church of Christ, Wapakoneta, OH

Dr. John C.* & Marjorie L.* Stahler Family Fund

Mr. Glen A. Tibbitts

Trinity United Church of Christ, Wooster, OH

Rev. & Mrs. Robert C. Tussing

Ms. Mary T. Tymeson

United Church of Christ

Congregational, Medina, OH

United Way of North Central Ohio

Ms. Carol K. Wheeler

Mrs. Avis L. White

Mr. Loyd E. Winer

LaPearl Logan Winfrey, Ph.D.

Wyandot County Community Foundation

Matthew & Jane Smith

Founders Circle ($250+)

Anonymous

Affiliated Resource Group

Ms. Cassie M. Ahlstrom

Ms. Brittany N. Albert

Mr. Collin I. Amon

Ms. Jesica Andrews, LPN

Armstrong Nutrition Management

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Augenstein

Mrs. Nikola A. Avey & Mr. Brent Avey

Mrs. Betty W. Bailey

Mr. Brock Barger

Ms. Katarina T. Barger

Ms. Melissa A. Barley

Ms. Erica L. Barnett

Ms. Stephanie Bassler

Ms. Barbara S. Berg

Ms. Brandy L. Berlin & Family

Mr. John T. Bertsch

Bethany United Church of Christ, Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Mrs. Becky Blocksom & Mr. Robert Blocksom

Mr. Nate Bollinger

Ms. Amy J. Bonacuse

Mrs. Marjorie BonDurant

Ms. J.B. Boothe

Ms. Alicia Borghese

Bostwick Lake Congregational United Church of Christ, Rockford, MI

Ms. Susan K. Boulton

Ms. Dawn N. Boyd

Ms. Elida Boytim

Ms. Suzanne M. Braun

Ms. Karen W. Brimhall

Ms. Mary Ann L. Brock

Rev. Dale E. Brown

Ms. Tamra Brubaker

Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Burd

Ms. Kay Callihan

Calvary United Church of Christ, Crestline, OH

Ms. Kimberly R. Campbell

Ms. Ashley M. Capodice

Ms. Kim M. Carmen

Mrs. Betts Casey

Mr. & Mrs. E. James Casey Jr.

Ms. Regina Casterman

Ms. Rosalind A. Cation

Mr. & Mrs. Dennis J. Channell

Ms. Melissa J. Chaplin

Ms. Bonnie M. Chesser

Ms. Beth N. Chris

Church of the Redeemer, Westlake, OH

Mr. John Clinard

Ms. Alissa Clouse

Ms. Jennifer L. Conley

Mr. Dante T. Cook-Morris

Mr. Charles B. Cork

Mrs. Marjorie Corsi

Ms. Teresa Couch

Ms. Janette D. Craft

Ms. Elizabeth E. Craig

Ms. Kathleen T. Cruse

Mr. Phil Darling

Rev. Gary and Sandra Davis

Ms. Megan M. Decker

Delaware County Master Gardener Association

Ms. Patricia A. Dennis

Gail O. De Young and Jay Schoettley

Diana’s Dips

Carrie L. Diebler

Miss Amy Diller

Mr. Steven H. Dircks

Ms. Maria R. Dixon

Dr. Cynthia Dougherty & Dr. Bradley Dougherty

Mrs. Dorothy E. Eckert

Ms. Kaylee R. Ekleberry

Mrs. Freda M. Eldridge

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Emerson

Dr. & Mrs. Itri A. Eren

Ms. Gina M. Erhardt

Mrs. Wilma L. Farmer

Farmersville United Church of Christ, Farmersville, OH

Mr. Bil W. Farrar

Ms. Melissa A. Faught

Ms. Mary M. Faye

Ms. Deborah L. Fedele

Ms. Melanie L. Feerer

Mr. & Mrs. Steve J. Ferenczi

First Baptist Church, Marietta, OH

First Congregational Church of Ada, Ada, MI

First Congregational United Church of Christ, Marietta, OH

First Congregational United Church of Christ, Sandusky, OH

First United Church of Christ, Galion, OH

Ms. Erin N. Foos

Mr. & Mrs. Forrest O. Frank

Mrs. Tonya M. Frederick

Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Fredritz

Ms. Elizabeth N. Freelan

Friendship Village of Dublin

Ms. Sally Fryman

Ms. Linda L. Gabriel

Ms. Angel A. Galbreath

Ms. Bertha Garrett-Frazier

Ms. Belinda L. Gaspard

Ms. Brianna L. Gault

Mr. Mark Geisler

Mrs. Patricia Geisler

Ms. Chrissi Golden

Grace United Church of Christ, Lancaster, OH

Ms. Patricia A. Grahl

Mrs. Shannon Graver

Ms. Denise Green

Ms. Kristine M. Greenfield

Rev. Dr. J. Bennett Guess & Mr. Jim Therrien

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph R. Hammat

Mr. & Mrs. Tim Harbal

Ms. Shawn Harkless

Ms. Dorletha Hatchett

Ms. Kelly Hay

Healthcare Academy

Ms. Lorelei E. Heineman-Yocum

Ms. Britani M. Hill

Ms. Lori M. Hill

Mr. Tony L. Hitchcock

Rev. Barbara N. Hobe

Ms. Mechelle A. Holloway

Ms. Jamie L. Howard

Mrs. Kathryn L. Howell

Mr. Thomas Hupman

Ms. Judith A. Hutchinson

Mrs. Kelly Jerew

Ms. Brianna M. Johnson

Ms. Anna D. Johnson-Winegar

Ms. Brittany Jones

Ms. Rachel L. Jones

Ms. Tiffany M. Karg

Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth K. Keller

Ms. Alicia Kempf

Rev. Dr. Paul B. Kiewit

Ms. Ashley N. Kincaid

Moss walls at The Trinity Community at Beavercreek funded by three generous donors.

Diana Kutschbach, Rev. Ken Daniel, Jim Henry, Bob Kutschbach.

Kindred Hospice

Rev. Becky S. King

Ms. Jillian M. Klekotka

Jeff & Patti Klingel

Ms. Zoe S. Konkle

Mrs. Eileen M. Kriner

Mr. & Mrs. John W. Kropf

Ms. Paula K. Kummer

Ms. Nancy J. Kuyers

Lake City Bank

Dr. & Mrs. Glenn J. Larrabee, Ph.D.

Mr. & Mrs. Wayne LeBlanc

Mrs. Sharon R. Lee

Mr. Thomas A. Lee

Alex Lemon

Mr. Jeremy M. Lemon

Rev. Craig F. Lewis

Mrs. Kimbra L. Livingston

Mrs. Suzanne C. Livingston

Mr. & Mrs. Edwin E. Long

Mrs. Sharon F. Loomis

Ms. Mandi L. Lopez

Mrs. Angela S. Mahley

Mr. & Mrs. Dane Marrs

Mr. & Mrs. Jerry L. Martin

Mr. Jack J. Matney

Mr. & Mrs. John M. McCreight

Rev. Erin R. Proie

Mr. James McGuinness

Ms. Madison M. McKay

Ms. Olivia M. Meloy

Ms. Holly E. Mericle

Ms. April L. Merriman

Mr. William L. Merriman

Ms. Tammy Michel

Mrs. Teresita S. Miller

Mr. Todd L. Miller

Mr. Brian Mitchell

Mrs. Carol L. Mitchell

MMS Advancement Associates LLC

Mrs. Marcella W. Schick

Ms. Chelsie Moon

Mr. Philip R. Moots

Mrs. Diane Moreno Zerby & Rev. David Zerby

Ms. Jessica A. Moss

Ms. Laura Nemeth

Mr. & Mrs. Shaun P. Nicholson

Northwest Ohio Association - Ohio Conference United Church of Christ, Tiffin, OH

Ms. Jamie Nowak

Robin & Tony O’Brien

Ms. Chelsea L. Oliver

Ms. Patty A. Owens

Ms. Bridgitt A. Paulson

Ms. Robin D. Peconge

Miss Lori A. Perkins

Mr. Dave Petro

Ms. Sonya Phelps

Ms. Lacey N. Phillips

Ms. Jennifer N. Poole

Mrs. Ginnie Powell

Mr. Michael Pruitt

Denise A. Rabidoux

Renea Rader

Ms. Jennifer J. A. Ramey

Ms. Tressa M. Ramsey

Ms. Holliann F. Rapp

Ms. Jennifer E. Raymond

Mrs. Julie Reed

Mr. Russ L. Reid* & Mrs. Anna L. Reid

Ms. Melanie Richards

Ms. Regina R. Rigney

Mr. & Mrs. Carl W. Rinehammer

Ms. Kenzie G. Ritter

Ms. Mindy Ritter

Mr. & Mrs. Roger G. Roberts

Ms. Tina M. Roberts

Ms. Muriel R. Robinson

Ms. Margaret Mary Rohrbacher

Ms. Marla K. Roll

Mr. Robert A. Ross

Ms. Kimberly A. Rowland

Ms. Judy G. Rudat

Ms. Ruth W. Ruf

Ms. Nichole D. Rummer

Mr. & Mrs. Monte D. Saam

Mr. Steve Sato

Mr. David A. Schilling

Ms. Tammy S. Schippel

Mrs. Patty H. Schock

Jay & Gail Schoettley

Rev. Alfred W. Schroeder & Mrs. Catherine A. Sprague

Ms. Deborah M. Schwilk

Ms. Maria L. Shane

Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey A. Shaver

Ms. Jenna R. Sheets

Shelly Sheets

Ms. Shondra S. Shelton

Elaine Shine

Ms. Girtha A. Shine

Mr. Chad Slone

Ms. Louella M. Smarr

Mr. & Mrs. Charles Smith

Donald E. Smith

Ms. Francine K. Smith

Mr. & Mrs. Mark A. Smith

Shari Smith

Ms. Melanie R. Smoot

Ms. Rebecca A. Snodgrass

Ms. Jana L. Snyder

Matthew & Jane Smith Founders Circle ($250+) (continued)

Family and friends of Alexis Henderson at Lexi’s Walk (in her memory) at The Trinity Community at Beavercreek.

Rev. Larry Rezash and his wife Clara Rezash 2020 Herbster Award Honorees for Trinity Community at Beavercreek and Laura Farrell, Senior Executive Director of Trinity Communities of Greater Dayton

Ms. Stacy L. Snyder

Ms. Kemberley E. Spencer

Spencerville United Church of Christ, Spencerville, OH

Ms. Keri A. Spindler

Mr. Robert D. Spiva

Mr. Charles E. Srode

St. John’s United Church of Christ, Bucyrus, OH

Ms. Amanda Stacy

Miss Susanne M. Starner

Mr. & Mrs. E. Roger Stewart

Mr. Robert P. Strong

Mr. & Ms. Jose F. Suarez

Ms. Melody R. Szewczyk

Ms. Lori A. Thacker

The Shade Shop

Kimberly A. Thorp

Ms. Brittany L. Tidrick

Mrs. Michelle J. Tillman

Ms. Mary Alice Townsend

Mr. & Mrs. Scott Townsley

Trinity United Church of Christ, Canal Fulton, OH

Trinity United Church of Christ, Fairborn, OH

Trinity United Church of Christ, Upper Sandusky, OH

Ms. Claudia E. Trower

United Church Outreach Ministry (UCOM), Wyoming, MI

Ms. Maryan Valaik

Ms. Kari Valentine

Ms. Bonnie K. Vansplinter

Mrs. Corrye Vaughan

Mr. Richard A. Vaughan

VFW Auxiliary to Post 9795

Ms. Virginia Via

Ms. Rebecca L. Vineyard

Ms. Donna M. Violette

Mr. & Mrs. Steve Walker

Ms. Infinity Walker

Mr. Rusty C. Walper

Mr. Robert M. Wark* & Mrs. Christine W. Wark

Ms. Akeeva N. Washington

Karen Webb

Ms. Belinda Werner

Ms. Joyce E. Westfall

Ms. Cynthia D. Wheeler

Ms. Connie S. Wicker

Candy Williams

Ms. Lawanda Williams

Mr. Paul E. Williams

Mr. Charles L. Wilsbacher

Ms. Alexandra E. Wilson

Ms. Donna K. Wilson

Mr. & Mrs. Ronald L. Wilson

Ms. Vickie L. Wilson

Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Wiser

Ms. Kandi S. Wormsley

Wyandot County Young Professionals

Ms. Jessica L. Yeager

Ms. Kathleen S. Yeager

Ms. Tiffany A. Zabadah

Ms. Sherry L. Zajicek

Zion United Church of Christ Fireside, Bellevue, OH

Society of Stephen Circle ($100 +)

Anonymous

Mr. Rick Abrams

Ms. Tori L. Adams

Ms. Unique Adcock

Mr. & Mrs. Shane Allen

Ms. Robin K. Anderson

Tess Antill

Mrs. Cindy L. Arthur

Mr. Ray Attema & Mr. Jerry Hoffman

Mr. & Mrs. Paul Auwaerter

Dylan A. Barnes

Mr. Jeffrey L. Barnes

Ms. Sandra L. Bash

Ms. Cheryl L. Baughman

Ms. Amanda B. Baxter

Ms. Deana R. Bay

Beaver United Church of Christ, Beavercreek, OH

Ms. Alisa M. Beckett

Ms. Caroline C. Beidler

Ms. Kathy J. Benedict

Ms. Nancy Benhase

Mr. & Mrs. Mitchell L. Berk

Ms. Linda K. Berry

Mr. Joseph D. Bertke

Ms. Teresa S. Billingsley

Mrs. Ashley Bills

Mr. Roger L. Blakely, Jr.

Ms. Miranda E. Blasetzky

Mr. & Mrs. John F. Bonsall

Mr. & Mrs. William H. Borgen

Mr. Matt S. Borgert

Mr. & Mrs. Greg V. Bowen

Mrs. Susan E. Bowling

Ms. Krista L. Boyd

Ms. Tracy Brannon

Mrs. Sharon Bristow

Ms. Ann M. Brockert Ishiera Brooks

Mr. Alexander V. Brown*

Mr. & Mrs. Richard L. Buchanan

Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Buckland

Ms. Brittany R. Burbage

Ms. Shawna Burke

Ms. Rachel R. Butcher

Ms. Tyna M. Butzer

Chester L. Caldwell Jr.

Ms. Lynne M. Calton

Mr. & Mrs. James Campbell

Mr. & Mrs. Steven E. Camper

Ms. Lesa K. Casto

Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence C. Cattran

Mr. & Mrs. Chuck Caudy

Mrs. Phyllis G. Chai & Dr. Hi-Dong Chai

Mr. William Chamberlain

Chapel Hill Community Employees

Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey A. Coakley

Mr. Michael D. Coker

Ms. Candice J. Comer

David and Diane Comfort

Ms. Kaitlyn M. Conley

Mr. Nicholas R. Conley

Ms. Moranda Cork

Ms. Toni E. Crabtree

Ms. Julia M. Croucher

Congregation member of Knob Prairie UCC with items she made to donate to the residents at Trinity Community at Fairborn.

Serena, a resident at The Parkvue Community with her donated robotic companion animal, Cutie Pie.

Karen LeBlanc, Director of Resident Activities

Society of Stephen Circle ($100 +) (continued)

Mrs. Jeanne Curlis

Ms. Abbigayle R. Curtis

Ms. Amaya M. Davis

Ms. Katrina M. Davis

Ms. Carol J. Deblin

Ms. Nicole M. Decker

Ms. Stephanie L. Dennis

Ms. Taylor M. Dennis

Ms. Lingling Diao

Mrs. Mary Louise Diebler

Ms. Skylar Disbrow

Mrs. Victoria R. Dixon

Mr. & Mrs. Harry Drury

Mr. & Mrs. Charles Dudding

Mr. & Mrs. Carl L. Dufford

Mr. Daniel S. Durbin

Ms. Katie L. Dye

Mr. Marc E. Dye

Rev. Brian C. Eastman

Ms. Meghan Eddy

Ms. Janea D. Eichman

Emmanuel United Church of Christ, Bluffton, OH

Emmanuel United Church of Christ, Sandusky, OH

Ms. Monet Evans

Mr. Mike Farra

Mr. Joseph M. Farren

Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth P. Feik

Mr. & Mrs. David M. Figg

First Congregational Church of Ravenna, Ohio, United Church of Christ, Ravenna, OH

Ms. Cynthia D. Fisher

Mr. Bobby Forester

Ms. Jessica A. Fox

Ms. Rebecca L. French

Ms. Deborah L. Fritts

Mr. & Mrs. Jamie L. Fryberger

Ms. Elizabeth L. Fuhrer

Mrs. Mary A. Fullenkamp

Ms. Kathyrn M. Futrell

Mr. C. Dale Gahm

Ms. Patsy Garrett

Gary W. Gearhart

Mr. John Gearhart

Dr. & Mrs. Richard C. Gebhardt

Mr. & Mrs. John D. Gerlach

Mr. & Mrs. Michael A. Gessner

Ms. Samantha Gessner

Ms. Megan Gibson

Ms. Shannon M. Gill

Mr. & Mrs. Jack S. Girard

Mr. & Mrs. Peter J. Gonzalez

Ms. Danielle N. Goodin

Rev. Linda C. Grant

Ms. Pamela K. Grealy

Rev. Gale J. Green

Ms. Liz Green

Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth L. Green

Dr. Russell H. Hackett, III

Mr. & Mrs. Tom Hafer

Ms. Erica A. Hague

Ms. Erin A. Hague

Ms. Lizzie D. Hall

Ms. Madison Hall

Mr. & Mrs. Richard A. Hall

Mr. Andrew D. Hamilton

Ms. Jonte’ N. Hammond

Mr. Russell Harris

Mr. & Mrs. Tom Hartley

Mr. Matthew B. Hatten

Ms. Makaela L. Havens

Ms. Hannah L. Headley

Mr. & Mrs. Roger S. Hegnauer

Dr. Cynthia J. Hess

Flo Higginbotham

Mr. & Mrs. Steven D. Hite

Mr. Jerry Hoffman & Mr. Ray Attema

Ms. Keri R. Hoffner & Mr. Shawn A. Hoffner

Ms. Stephanie L. Hofmann

Mr. & Mrs. Dennis D. Hofstetter

Ms. Kay Holbrook

Ms. Jill Holland

Ms. Rhonda L. Holstein

Mrs. Bertha M. Honner

Ms. Serenety B. Hooper

Ms. Mary Ann Horrigan

Ms. Judy F. Houser

Hudsonville Congregational United Church of Christ, Hudsonville, MI

Ms. Kriston P. Hughes

Ms. Shermane Hulett

Ms. Stephanie R. Hupman

Ms. Heather R. Hutchins

Mr. Robert R. Israels

Ms. Diane K. Jackman

Ms. Christine Jackson

Mrs. Megan J. James

Ms. Haleigh Jefferis

Ms. Elizabeth M. Jewett

Ms. Kayla S. Jones

Mr. Ryan L. Kempf

Mr. & Mrs. Hugh F. Keppler

Mrs. Claire R. Kershner

Ms. Brandy M. King

Mr. & Mrs. Glenn King

Ms. Lauri K. Knight

Ms. Sheryl L. Koehler

Ms. Jennifer M. Koge

Mr. Greg P. Koller

Kroft Commons Resident Council

Rev. Henry M. & Cassandra A. Kroondyk

with 2020 Spirit Honoree Melody Hanus; The Trinity Community at Fairborn.

Pilgrim Manor residents and friends and family on an outing compliments of donations to support residents activities.

Rev. & Mrs. John H. Krueger

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas LaGuardia

Ms. Gina S. Laine

Ms. December N. Lawrence

Mr. & Mrs. Warren W. Lee

Mr. Voris E. Leonard

Mrs. Lindsey E. Lewis

Ms. Tammy L. Lewis

Miss Heather L. Lilje

Mr. & Mrs. David K. Loerke

Ms. Kate Luebke

Rev. & Mrs. Delmas Luedke

Mr. & Mrs. Steven R. Mack

Ms. Ann L. Magennis

Mrs. Arlene I. Main

Mr. & Mrs. John R. Main

Ms. Desirae S. Marks

Ms. Latticia Martinez

Teresa A. Mathies

Mr. & Mrs. Stephen C. Matteson

Mr. Kurt Maurer

Ms. Tanya McCarty

Mr. Mark McCroson

Mrs. Janet M. McDaniel

Mrs. Grace A. McDaniels

Mr. & Mrs. John McFadden

Mrs. Dorothy M. McGaha

Ms. Tina G. McQuistion

Mr. Ronnie S. Meadows

Ms. Lisa R. Meyer

Mr. & Mrs. Ronald L. Miller

Ms. Rachael L. Monday

Mr. & Mrs. Ronald P. Moore

Ms. Rachel D. Morgan

Ms. Geneva L. Morman

Ms. Nicole Morris

Mr. Joseph W. Mullikin

Ms. Judith L. Mullikin

Ms. Rebecca S. Murawski

Mr. & Mrs. Richard L. Neal

Ms. Marianna B. Neeley

Ms. Sandra B. Newman

Dr. Donald N. Nichols & Rev. Sharon G. Nichols

Ms. Brandi E. Nicholson

Rev. Hannah L. E. Niday

Mr. Michael A. Niederkohr

Mrs. Ruth A. Novak

Ms. Mary H. Ohlemacher

Mr. & Mrs. Carl S. Okeson

Mr. Robert Oliver

Mrs. Kara D. Orians

Ms. Gloria J. Osborne

Rev. Dr. & Mrs. Marc E. Overlock

Ms. Michelle H. Owen

Mr. & Mrs. Dick Peacock

Mr. & Mrs. Michael R. Pearch

Ms. William M. Pearson

Ms. Danielle Perkins

Ms. Chelsey M. Perry

Plattsburg United Church of Christ, South Charleston, OH

Mr. & Mrs. Peter Poole

Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Potter

Ms. Cheryl K. Powell

Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Priser

Mr. & Mrs. Mark E. Rall

Ms. Brandy N. Reel

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Reisch

Ms. Heather L. Rhodes

Mrs. Janet R. Rhodes

Mr. & Mrs. Larry J. Richards

Mrs. Leigh Richards

Bonni Roche

Ms. Heidi L. Rodriguez

Mr. H. Frederick Rosendall

Mr. John J. Ross

Ms. Malinda F. Ross

Ms. Maria A. Rummer

Mrs. Mary H. Russell

Ms. Doris F. Sago

Mr. Kevin J. Sanders

Mr. Cale Sandridge

Mr. & Mrs. Joe Scaffidi

Mr. & Mrs. Scott A. Schieber

Mr. & Mrs. John F. Schmitt

Ms. Terri J. Schneider

Becky Schwanger

Ms. Brittany Scott

Mr. & Mrs. James W. Selby

Mr. & Mrs. Gary L. Sellers

Mrs. Janis L. Shaw

Shelby Congregational UCC Women’s Fellowship, Shelby, MI

Mr. Chris R. Shelley

Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Shepherd

Ms. Bobbi J. Sims

Mr. Barry L. Smith

Ms. Emma Smith

Ms. Rosella C. Smith

Rev. Dr. Robert D. Smitley

Ms. Anessia J. Snow

Dr. Sue Sporte

St. John’s United Church of Christ, Troy, OH

Mr. Barry L. Stamper

Mr. Gabriel L. Stanton

Ms. Nancy E. Stauffer

Rev. & Mrs. Jonathan M. Steingass

Mr. Paul A. Stephan

Ms. Amanda M. Stotts

Ms. Rachael A. Strauss

Donors and friends gather at The Fairhaven Community to wish Karen Webb well in her retirement.

Brookside Community’s backyard makeover funded by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation.

Society of Stephen Circle ($100 +) (continued)

Mrs. Sharon A. Sutton

Ms. Diana L. Swankhouse

Miss Crystal L. Swayne

Ms. Sophia L. Sweitzer

Sycamore United Church of Christ, Sycamore, OH

Ms. Patricia A. Tallman

Dr. Bradley L. Taylor & Dr. Simone H. Taylor

Ms. Misty D. Taylor

Mrs. Joyce A. Teeple

Mr. Anthony Testa & Mrs. Frances Testa*

Charlie & Corissa Thompson

Ms. Elizabeth D. Tinnel

Ms. Sharon M. Tipton

Mr. & Mrs. Robert N. Toft

Ms. Sarah Torrey

Mr. Mark J. Tranmer

Trinity United Church of Christ, Lewisville, OH

Ms. Kimberly S. Vagnetti

Ms. Angela N. VanDyke

Mr. Rudy Vasquez

Ms. Annie Verzi

Ms. Angela Vickers

Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Volk

Ms. Marcia M. Wala

Mrs. Theresa Walden

Ms. Alicia D. Walker

Ms. Elaine K. Walters

Ms. Jiaxin Wang

Ms. Carol J. Watson

Ms. Kara L. Webster

Ms. Makenna D. Webster

Ms. Barbara J. Wetzel

Ms. Sandra K. Wheeler

Mr. Tyson Whistler

Ms. Samantha L. Williams

Ms. Tamara L. Williams

Ms. Julia K. Wilson

Todd Wilson

Ms. Rachael Wince Underwood, SC

Ms. Kathy A. Wines

Ms. Kelly A. Wolbert

Ms. Amanda N. Wood

Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Woods

Mr. Mark A. Woolf

Ms. Tracy L. Wrin

Ms. Nykyta C. Young

Mr. & Mrs. Joshua P. Zakro

Ms. Lois E. Zawada

Mrs. Shirley K. Zeitter

Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth W. Zellers

In Honor Of

Ms. Margaret A. Bower

Mr. & Mrs. Randy L. Sorg

Mr. Donald B. Clark

First Congregational United Church of Christ, Sandusky, OH

Rev. Kenneth V. Daniel Anonymous

First United Church of Christ, Galion, OH

Rev. Gale J. Green

Northwest Ohio Association - Ohio Conference United Church of Christ, Tiffin, OH

Mrs. Patricia Geisler

Mr. Mark Geisler

Ms. Carole Gray

Ms. Katherine Roye

Ms. Teresa Himes

Ms. Patricia Ayers

Rev. Becky S. King

Northwest Ohio Association - Ohio Conference United Church of Christ, Tiffin, OH

Mrs. Patti Klingel

Healthcare Academy

Mrs. Jayne E. Kuehner

The Dayton Foundation

Mr. & Mrs. Frank E. Leo

Mrs. Helen Leo

Miss Patricia A. Lust

Mr. & Mrs. Ronald P. Moore

Rev. Erin R. McCreight Proie

Mrs. Victoria R. Dixon

Ms. Annie Verzi

Ms. Joyce McCroson

Mr. Mark McCroson

Mr. Russ L. Reid

Mrs. Anna L. Reid

Rev. Dr. Sigrid Rother

Mr. & Mrs. Steven D. Hite

Rev. Dr. David V. Schwab

Rev. Barbara N. Hobe

Rev. Dr. Robert D. Smitley Anonymous

Mr. Mike Farra

Mr. Russell Harris

Mr. Barry L. Stamper

Mrs. Teresa D. Spitznagel Anonymous

Ms. Amy J. Bonacuse

Mrs. Linda J. Dailey

Mr. Dan C. Fagan

Ms. Laura M. Farrell

Mr. Chadwick Johnson

Ms. Amy L. Kotterman

Mr. Daniel J. Miller

Mrs. Cheryl L. Wickersham

Mr. David C. Zack

Mrs. Lee Ann Twells

Dr. & Mrs. Glenn J. Larrabee, Ph.D.

Ms. Ashley M. Warren

Mrs. Barb Vollmer

Rev. Anne Kear and Amy Diller.

Maureen Kocarek, 2020 Spirit Honoree, The Trinity Community at Beavercreek.

In Memory Of

Mrs. Janet E. Acker

Mr. & Mrs. Michael A. Gessner

Mrs. Ruth M. Adams

St. John’s United Church of Christ

Women’s Guild, Bucyrus, OH

Ms. Madeline Apwisch

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Timmons

Mr. Frank Armentrout

Mr. & Mrs. Russell C. Lewis

Mrs. Eileen Armentrout

Mr. & Mrs. Russell C. Lewis

Ms. Mary L. Arrendale

Ms. Annie Verzi

Ms. Norma Baker

Mrs. Barbara Starner

Ms. Janet Barnes

Ms. Amy L. Kotterman

Mrs. Julia M. Bartz

Mrs. Shirley K. Zeitter

Rev. Robert F. Beck

Rev. & Mrs. Jonathan M. Steingass

Dr. Kathryn J. Beck

Rev. & Mrs. Jonathan M. Steingass

Mrs. Elizabeth H. Beck

Rev. & Mrs. Jonathan M. Steingass

Mr. Harold A. Behnken

Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth K. Keller

Ms. Catherine Binasiewicz

Mr. & Mrs. Paul Auwaerter

Ms. Carol J. Blankenship

Mr. Lyle E. Angene

Kintz Family & Ruth Kalb

Mr. & Mrs. Charles K. Pratt

Mrs. Mildred Bogush

Mr. Raymond S. Bogush

Ms. Beverly Bowen

Mr. & Mrs. Greg V. Bowen

Mrs. Stella Bowers

Mr. Lynn Bowers

Mrs. Aurelia R. Brombacher

St. John’s United Church of Christ

Women’s Guild, Bucyrus, OH

Mr. Alexander V. Brown

Mr. & Mrs. Dane Marrs

Mrs. Dorothy P. Brunner

Kroft Commons Resident Council

Mrs. Alice Brust

Festa Family

Mr. Robert L. Ulmer

Mr. Thomas K. Capper

Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Buckland

Mr. Roger D. Charleston

Kroft Commons Resident Council

Mrs. Waneta J. Clark

Mr. & Mrs. Gary L. Bell

Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Schultz

Mrs. Dolores J. Coakley

Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey A. Coakley

Mr. Bobby Forester

Ms. Phana E. Conaway Chapel Hill Community Employees

Mrs. Mary J. Constien

Ms. Nancy L. Roberts

Mr. John Constien

Ms. Nancy L. Roberts

Mr. David C. Craig

Mr. Arthur C. Kaufman

Ms. Susan K. Kleckner

Ontario Class of 1953

Mr. & Mrs. Joe Scaffidi

Ms. June Dekkers

Mr. & Mrs. Hugh F. Keppler

Rev. Paul E. Deppen

Rev. & Mrs. James W. Garner

Mr. & Mrs. Tim Harbal

Mrs. Wanda F. Deubner

David and Diane Comfort

ev. Dr. & Mrs. Robert G. Diller

Miss Amy Diller

Miss M. Virginia Duff

Mr. & Ms. Tom Hartley

Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth E. Dufford

Mr. & Mrs. Carl L. Dufford

Mr. John Durnbaugh

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Timmons

Mr. Kenneth Durnbaugh

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Timmons

Mrs. Juanita Easterday

Mrs. Elaine Beaver

Ms. Debra A. Ewald

Anonymous

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Rammel

Mr. & Mrs. Donald Fanoni

Mr. & Mrs. Steve J. Ferenczi

Rev. Bruce Farmer

Mrs. Wilma L. Farmer

Mr. Chris Farmer

Mrs. Wilma L. Farmer

Rev. Dr. Clifford G. Farmer

Mrs. Wilma L. Farmer

Ms. Minnie E. Farra

Mr. Mike Farra

Ms. Allison M. Ferenczi

Mr. & Mrs. Steve J. Ferenczi

Mr. John Ferenczi

Mr. & Mrs. Steve J. Ferenczi

Mrs. Virginia R. Ferenczi

Mr. & Mrs. Steve J. Ferenczi

Mr. Milo L. Fisher

Kroft Commons Resident Council

Ms. Marcella Flack

Mr. & Mrs. Peter J. Colgan

Mrs. Sharon K. Flickinger

Mr. William T. Flickinger

Ms. Joyce A. Fraley

Mr. & Mrs. John R. Beegle

Mr. & Mrs. James Campbell

Ms. Ruth E. Campbell

Mr. & Mrs. Timothy J. Harrington

Mr. & Mrs. Timothy L. Mann

Mrs. V. Ruth McCleese

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Reisch

Mr. Barry L. Smith

Mr. & Mrs. Eddy C. Wolford

Ms. Vicki Fry

Mr. & Mrs. Gregg Betz

Mr. James F. Fullenkamp

Mrs. Mary A. Fullenkamp

Mrs. Marjorie L. Gilbert

Dr. Bradley L. Taylor & Dr. Simone H. Taylor

Mr. Victor A. Girard

Mr. & Mrs. Jack S. Girard

Mr. Doug Greth

Mrs. Phyllis G. Chai & Dr. Hi-Dong Chai

Mrs. Frances A. Greth

Mrs. Phyllis G. Chai & Dr. Hi-Dong Chai

Ms. Kathleen D. Guy

Mr. & Mrs. Jack C. Guy

Ms. Juanita Harnish

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Timmons

Mr. Vernon Harrington

Mrs. Suzanne C. Livingston

Ms. Shirley Harris

Mr. Russell Harris

Mrs. Mary L. Hawkins

Anonymous

Residents at The Harmar Place Community benefitting from iN2L technology during a group activity.

Bob Spruance, former resident at Trinity Community at Fairborn.

Barb Vollmer chats with a friend and employee of The Trinity Community at Fairborn, where she endlessly supports the community through renovations.

In Memory Of (continued)

Mr. Charles E. Hehr

Mr. & Mrs. Paul W. Amos

Mr. Charles L. Bartholomew

Mr. & Mrs. John C. Blanchard

Mr. Philip Cavanaugh

Mrs. Mary A. Ekleberry

Mr. & Mrs. Mark J. Ellis

First Citizens National Bank

Mr. & Mrs. Chuck A. Gottfried

Mr. & Mrs. Mark Johnson

Mr. James F. Koehler

Mr. & Mrs. Stephen C. Matteson

Mrs. L. Jean S. Moon

Mrs. Dorothy A. Newell

Mr. & Mrs. Gary L. Patterson

Ms. Barbara S. Pike

Reile and Company Farms

Ms. Mary L. Rife

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Simmons

Ms. Jean Hoekstra

Mrs. Susan Potter

Mr. Franklin T. Hoernemann & Mrs. Martha Hoernemann

Ms. Mary T. Tymeson

Mr. Alfred T. Irby

Rev. Kristen E. Orion

Mrs. Avis L. White

Ms. Malissa P. Johnson

Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Burd

Mr. Mike Kevesdy

Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth K. Keller

Mrs. Dorothy Kiewit

Dr. & Mrs. Richard C. Gebhardt

Ms. Paulette S. Lambert

Anonymous

Mrs. Anna Lauck

Mr. & Mrs. Jack Lichtenberg

Mrs. Dessa Leonard

Mr. Voris E. Leonard

Mr. Charles Lewis

Rev. Craig F. Lewis

Mrs. Marjorie Lewis

Rev. Craig F. Lewis

Mr. Gerald Littlefield Glenwood Residents Association

Mr. James MacKenzie

Anonymous

Mrs. Doris Magennis

Dr. Sue Sporte

Ms. Pauline M. Mayse

Ms. Patricia A. Campbell

Mr. & Mrs. Franklin Frantom

Mrs. Ila M. McCombs

Ben-Rich Farms, LLC

Mr. Clarence J. McGaha

Mrs. Dorothy M. McGaha

Mrs. Patricia McGuinness

Mr. James McGuinness

Ms. Florence McWilliams

Mr. & Mrs. Warren W. Lee

Rev. John T. Miller

Mrs. Kathryn A. Adams

Mr. & Mrs. Bruce J. Angell

Mr. & Mrs. Steven C. Baker

Mr. & Mrs. Chris Burkhart

Rev. Daniel L. Busch

Mr. & Mrs. Tom Cahill

Mr. Hal P. Case

Ms. Alissa Clouse

Ms. Christine R. Coe

Ms. Dorothy L. Colcott

Mr. & Mrs. William R. Conry

Mr. & Mrs. David A. Curlis

Mrs. Jeanne Curlis

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Curlis

Mrs. Mary Louise Diebler

Ms. Nancy Fauser

Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth P. Feik

Mr. & Mrs. Dale K. Graham

Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth L. Green

Ms. Jo Ann Greiner

Mr. & Mrs. Jon Grundtisch

Mrs. Marjorie H. Harter

Mr. & Mrs. Darrin E. Harvey

Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth K. Keller

Mr. & Mrs. John W. Kennedy

Ms. Margaret M. Kime

Mr. & Mrs. James D. Kincaid

Ms. Amy L. Kotterman

Mr. Paul F. Kotterman

Mr. & Mrs. Steven R. Mack

Mrs. Arlene I. Main

Mr. & Mrs. Tim Marcum

Mrs. Janet M. McDaniel

Mr. & Mrs. John Meddles

Mrs. Marcelle A. Miller

Mr. & Mrs. Jerry L. Murphy

Mr. & Mrs. Larry Nigh

Northwest Ohio Association - Ohio Conference United Church of Christ, Tiffin, OH

Ms. Judy H. Rhode

Mr. & Mrs. Howard Rossington

Ms. Beverly A. Ruehle

Mr. & Mrs. Scott A. Schieber

Mr. & Mrs. Gary D. See

Ms. Marilyn E. Shumaker

Ms. Nancy E. Stauffer

The Villas At Whetstone

Mr. & Mrs. Duane A. Thornton

Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Volk

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas A. Yingling

Mr. John W. Mitchell

Mrs. Carol L. Mitchell

Ms. Pat Myers

St. John’s United Church of Christ Women’s Guild, Bucyrus, OH

2021 CPE Extended Unit: Rev. Kristin O’Rion, Mary Takacs, Rev. Mary Catherine Cole, CPE Educator, Rev. Sonia McClendon.

Rev. Dr. Kenneth Daniel and the 2021 Board of Directors (not all members present for photo).

Mr. Delbert A. Nestrick

Mr. & Mrs. Shaun P. Nicholson

Mr. Olen R. Nestrick

Mr. & Mrs. Shaun P. Nicholson

Mrs. Geraldine R. Obiedzinski

Ms. Tracy Halliday

Mrs. Elsa H. Okeson

Mr. & Mrs. Carl S. Okeson

Mrs. Ruth Parker

Mr. & Mrs. James F. Parker

Ms. Hildegarde L. Pierce

Ms. Tanya McCarty

Dr. Paul Powell

Marietta Community Foundation

Mrs. Ginnie Powell

Rev. Ralph C. Quellhorst

Ms. Lillian Monda

Ms. Gertrude Reichard

Mr. & Mrs. Mitchell L. Berk

Ms. Faye Rickenbacher

Ms. Judy F. Houser

Mrs. Dolores K. Riegel

Mr. C. Dale Gahm

Mrs. Catherine “Kitty” Roberts

Mr. & Mrs. Roger G. Roberts

Mrs. Marge Rogers

St. John’s United Church of Christ

Women’s Guild, Bucyrus, OH

Mrs. Betty L. Roth

Ms. Ellen J. Addington

Mr. H. Frederick Rosendall

Mr. Ronald Sapp

Mr. Bradley K. Cookson

Mr. & Mrs. David A. Cookson

Mr. & Mrs. Randal Sapp

Ms. Debbie Wenner

Ms. Pat Wenner

Mr. Frank Schmitt

Mr. & Mrs. John F. Schmitt

Mrs. Martina J. Schneider

Mrs. Janet R. Rhodes

Mr. Vincent R. Schneider

Mrs. Janet R. Rhodes

Ms. Elizabeth Sheets

Ms. Nancy Benhase

Mrs. Theresa Walden

Mrs. Anne Shilling

Mr. David A. Schilling

Dr. Carrie B. Shinn

Ms. Carol K. Wheeler

Mrs. Ruth V. Short

Marietta Community Foundation

Mrs. Dorothy Sipe

Ms. Kathy J. Benedict

Mrs. Priscilla W. Smythe

Ms. Rachel S. Bakies

Ms. Garnet M. Sorg

Mr. & Mrs. Randy L. Sorg

Mrs. Dena Sproat

Mr. & Mrs. Gordon K. Kelly

Mrs. Charlene M. Srode

Mr. Charles E. Srode

Mrs. Helen Stalter

Rev. & Mrs. Delmas Luedke

Mrs. Helen Stalter

Mr. & Mrs. Leroy A. Downs

Rev. & Mrs. Delmas Luedke

Ms. Betty Jo Stamper

Mr. Barry L. Stamper

Ms. Judy Stark

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas LaGuardia

Mrs. Patricia A. Strong

Mr. Robert P. Strong

Ms. Susan M. Strong

Mr. Robert P. Strong

Rev. Dr. Stephen T. Szilagyi

Anonymous

Ms. Helen Taylor

Mr. & Mrs. Gary M. Land

Ms. Edna B. Teeple

Mrs. Joyce A. Teeple

Mr. Larry L. Teeple

Mrs. Joyce A. Teeple

Mrs. Frances Testa

Mrs. Victoria R. Dixon

Mr. Robert Thebo

Ms. Barbara Herring

Ms. Angela Valdez

Dr. Cynthia Dougherty & Dr. Bradley Dougherty

Mr. Arthur Vance & Mrs. Evelyn Vance

Mr. & Mrs. William H. Borgen

Mrs. & Mr. Evelyn Vance

Mr. & Mrs. William H. Borgen

Mr. Jack Vollmer

Mrs. Barb Vollmer

Mrs. Delores J. Voltz

Mr. & Mrs. Daniel B. Czekansky

Mr. & Mrs. H. R. Ellis

Mr. & Mrs. Roger S. Hegnauer

Ms. Yvonne Wages

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Timmons

Mr. Robert M. Wark

Mr. & Mrs. Roger G. Roberts

Mr. Kenneth Wetzel

Ms. Barbara J. Wetzel

Mrs. Mary E. Wetzel

Ms. Barbara J. Wetzel

Mrs. Joanne C. Wildey

Ms. Virginia A. Tietz

Mrs. Carol E. Wilford

Ms. Mary Jablonski

Mr. William R. Wilkins

Mr. & Mrs. E. Roger Stewart

Mrs. Peggy Wimsatt

Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey D. Scott

Mr. Eugene W. Wise

Mr. & Mrs. Peter Poole

Rev. Donald A. Yaussy

Ms. Cheryl A. Koehler

Sue Armstrong, Barb Vollmer, Rev. Ken Daniel.

Members of Knob Prairie UCC, Enon, OH, Diakonie Award Honoree 2020.

Gifts In-Kind

Anonymous

317 Coffee

About Face

Affordable Limousine and Party Bus

Albanese Candy

All-Flo Plumbing

Altitude Trampoline Park

AM Yoga

American Spoon

Amore Trattoria Italiana

Amway Grand Plaza Hotel

Ms. Jesica Andrews

Anna’s House

Apothecary Gift Shop

Applebee’s Bar & Grill

Aptitude Fitness

Argos Bookstore

Artisan Love

Barfly Ventures aka Project Barfly

Ms. Sharon Barnes

Battle Grand Rapids Tactical

Games & Sports

Ms. Kaley Bell

Bell’s Brewery

Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Fairborn, OH

Bethlehem Lutheran Church

Busy Bee Quilters, Fairborn, OH

Better Made Snack Foods

Ms. Heather Biedenbach

Bier Distillery

Big O’Smokehouse

Blandford Nature Center

BLiS Gourmet

Bliss And Vinegar

Blue Dog Tavern

Blue Water Grill

Bonobo Winery

Books & Mortar

Bostwick Bakery

Boy Scout Troop 182-Wolves

Brewery Vivant

Bridge Street Electric

BrockStrong Foundation

Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery

Bud & Stanley’s

Canal Winchester Middle School

6th grades

Careology Home Healthcare

Cascade Roadhouse

Cedar Springs Brewing

Celebration! Cinema North

Cellar Door Preserves

Chateau Chantal

Chelsea Milling Co.

Cherry Republic

City of Battle Creek Parks & Recreation

CKO Kickboxing

Ms. Cynthia Clausen

Club Pilates Breton Village

Comfort Research LLC

Condado Tacos

Connie’s Cakes, LLC

Cookies by Design

Coppercraft Distillery

Country Inn & Suites

Creekside House Church

Mr. & Mrs. Jon Damewood

Dark Horse Brewery Company

The Dayton Foundation

Design One Salon Spa

Detroit City Distillery

Diana’s Dips

Dorothy & Tony’s Gourmet Kettle Corn

Mr. Kevin Douglas

Eastern Floral & Gifts

Mrs. Dorothy E. Eckert

Ella’s Eve Cosmetics

Emmanuel Hospice

Escape Games Unlimited, LLC

Executive Barber College

Fairborn High School Band Dept

Fairhaven Community Volunteer Service Group

Farm Country Cheese House

Field’s Fabrics

Dr. Chris Fink

Firekeepers Casino Hotel

First Congregational Church, United Church Homes, Belding, MI

First Congregational United Church of Christ, Marietta, OH

Flow Soap Studio

Flowerland

Foliar Effects

Fowling Warehouse

Ms. Gloria Friend

Ms. Linda M. Frost

Full Strength LLC

Mr. & Mrs. Tim Gildner

The Grand Rapids Art Museum

Grand Rapids Public Museum

Mr. & Mrs. John Graver

Great Lakes Coca-Cola

Great Lakes Glow Golf

The Glenwood Community pub and dining room new chairs generously funded by residents at the community.

The St. Michael’s Community garden, funded through generous grants and donations.

Mr. Arthur Green

Greenridge Realty

Ms. Michele Grimes

Ms. Robin Guenther

Happy Cat Cafe

Ms. Rhonda Harvey

Heidi Christine’s Salon and Spa

Hello MI Baby

Holiday World & Splashin Safari

Home Depot

Hospice of Michigan

IChiro Clinics

J. Petter Galleries

Ms. Hope Jackson

Jersey Junction

John Ball Zoo Society

Ms. Pat Johnson

Becky & Robert Blocksom

Journeyman Distillery

Kalamazoo Candle Company

Kate Lewis Ceramics

Ms. Michelle L. Kidd

Kindred Hospice

Knob Prairie United Church of Christ, Enon, OH

Koehler Drug Company, Inc.

Mr. & Mrs. William A. Kroft

Le Bon Macaron

LEAD Marketing Agency, Inc.

Leigh’s

Lemonjello’s Coffee

Leo Club-Northeastern High School

Lewis Adventure Farm & Zoo

Lief Designs

LIMA Candles

Little Bird Press

Mrs. Kimbra L. Livingston

Mrs. Sharon F. Loomis

Lucia’s World Emporium

Ludema’s Floral & Garden

Ms. Kate Luebke

Mackinaw Brewery

Marge’s Donut Den

Mr. & Mrs. Dane Marrs

Maru Sushi

Ms. Deborah McCormick

Michigan Awesome

Michigan Long Term Care

Ombudsman Program

Mr. & Mrs. Earl Miller

Mister Car Wash

Ms. Lynn Monahan

Monica’s Gourmet Cookies

Ms. Maxine Murphy

Ms. Bonnie L. Nelson

Dr. Liz Nix

Noco Provisions

Ohana Ventures Inc. dba Nothing

Bundt Cakes

Ohio’s Hospice

Mr. & Mrs. Shane Orians

Rev. Kristen E. Orion

Osgood Brewing

Pat Pound Cakes & Sweet Treats LLC

Pepsi, Co.

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health

Services

Pinky’s Place

Ms. Janine Pippin

Posh Petals

Potter Park Zoo

Public Thread

Railtown Brewing Co.

Rainbow Grill

Ms. Jennifer E. Raymond

Ms. Mary Reaster

Rebounderz Adventure Park

Renewal Skin Spa

Riverside Homemade Ice Cream

Mr. Frank Roth & Mrs. Fran Patriss

Russ’ Restaurant

Mr. Terrance Russell

Salvation Army

Schuil Coffee

Schuler Books

Selfie Wrld Grand Rapids

Show Salon and Boutique

Siciliano’s Market

Siegel Jewelers

Ms. Bobbi J. Sims

Slows BBQ

Ms. Stacy L. Snyder

Social House

Ms. Mary Sorensen

Sovengard

Speciation Artisan Ales

St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Grand Haven, MI

Stir It Up Bakery

Ms. Lori Strong

Studio Barre

Mr. & Ms. Jose F. Suarez

Summer House Lavender Farm

T. C. Paintball

Tanaz Salon

Target Axe Throwing, LLC

The Color Forest

The Corner Bar

The French Tarte

The Funky Buddha

The Good Cookie

The Grassy Knoll

The Great Escape Room

The Grilling Company

The Mines Golf Course

The Mitten Brewing Company

The Salted Cupcake

Think Patented

Ms. Vivian Thomas

Thornapple Brewing & Distilling

Tillie Ruth’s Coffee & Tea

Treetops Collective

Tropical Smoothie Café

Tulleymore Golf Resort

Two Scotts BBQ

Uccello’s Ristorante

United Church Outreach Ministry (UCOM), Wyoming, MI

USS Silversides Submarine Museum

Van’s Pastry Shoppe

Vintage Plus More

Mrs. Barb Vollmer

Ms. Katie Waldmiller

Ms. Ignacia Wallis

Walmart Distribution Center 6024

Mr. Steve Wayne & Ms. Beverly Lowe

Waypost Brewing

Ms. Belinda Werner

West Side Beer Distributing

Westgate Bowling Center

Whiskers Resort & Pet Spa

Mr. Kenny Wilford

Ms. Alexandra E. Wilson

Mr. & Mrs. Ronald L. Wilson

Wine & Canvas Studio

Ms. Susan Wireman

Women At Risk International

Errors and Omissions

We wish to thank those who make our work possible. We have made every effort to ensure this list is accurate. However, if you discover errors or omissions, please contact Carol Gordon, Prospect Research and Database Manager, United Church Homes Advancement, at 740.223.2032 or cgordon@uchinc.org.

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Residents at Pilgrim Manor dressed up for the theme of the 2020 gala.

UCH Engage and Population Health Expansions provided by SourcePoint.

A Family Affair

Beatrice “Beanie” Smith, a resident of The Parkvue Community since 2013, would wear her favorite color pink, sit in the lobby next to the fireplace, smiling and greeting everyone that would go by. A people person, not an activity would go by without her being there, participating and laughing with the other residents.

“It didn’t matter what the activity was, she just wanted to be with people,” said Samantha Williams, Activities Coordinator.

Her favorite person, though, was her granddaughter Annee, who is a volunteer at the community. “Annee and Beanie had a special bond and would share stories and memories with the whole neighborhood,” said Williams.

missed the opportunity to offer a compliment or let you know just how much you were appreciated. We shared laughs, hugs and tears and I knew each emotion was genuine. They were people you wanted to be around to share their pure love for Parkvue Community and our mission to care for older adults.”

This letter comes as a sincere “thank you” to the United Church Homes’ Parkvue Community. On November 10, 2021, our Mom/Mother-in-law/ and Grandma passed away. Over her eight year stay at Parkvue, the last three years spent in the memory ward (Follett), we witnessed first-hand the genuine care and compassion shown to her by those in charge of her care. She was the recipient of unmeasured kindness and respect, and, at all times, her dignity in every phase remained intact. It was always such a blessing to our family, and we were certain that her well-being mattered to the staff. Her slipping away from us as a result of Alzheimer’s Disease, and the challenging behaviors that ensued, never lessened when it came to the care she received. The staff was exemplary, and, were regularly informed of how she was doing and consulted as to changes in her care.

That same kindness and compassion was also show to us. It meant so much.

Know that Mr. Dan Miller has done an outstanding job in keeping staff and residents safe during this time of Covid. It was quite apparent that safety was of great importance to him, and it speaks highly of his leadership.

Melanie Smoot, also went above and beyond in her assistance to us regarding the financial aspect of Beanie’s care, and Tess Miller and staff provided the best care possible at all times.

Our family’s experience with Parkvue over the years was a true blessing, and we will be forever grateful. Thank you.

Sincerely,

Beanie’s son Jim and his wife Linda became very involved with the community while Beanie was a resident and their daughter Annee was volunteering. “They are so pleasant to staff, treating us like family of their own,” said Williams. “Jim and Linda are always so supportive.”

Shannon Graver, Resident Services Manager said, “Jim and Linda always had kind words for other residents and team members. They never

After Beanie passed in Nov. 2021, Jim and Linda sent a handwritten letter to Rev. Dr. Kenneth Daniel, President and CEO of United Church Homes praising The Parkvue Community for its care of their mother.

Beanie’s granddaughter Annee is a 2017 UCH Spirit Award recipient for her volunteer service to The Parkvue Community.

UCH is honored to have served Beanie and her family and will cherish their memories

Dear Rev. Daniel,

Jim and Linda Smith, Annee Smith Family of Bernice “Beanie” Smith

“She loved her family so much,” said Dan Miller, who serves as Parkvue’s senior executive director. “Her family were regular visitors and part of the Parkvue family. We’re honored to have served them for so many years.”

of her.

Beanie smiles with her granddaughter Annee

Executive Director Dan Miller, poses with employees Melanie Smoot and Tess Miller who were mentioned in the letter.

Jim, Linda and Annee Smith

Resident-Hero Honored for Extraordinary Military Service

The Chapel Hill Community resident Guy Atkinson, recently met with his closest friends for dinner at Massillon Eagles #190, as he’s done for many years. But this time was special as he was honored and celebrated for dedicated service to his country as a soldier in World War II.

Retired Massillon (Ohio) Municipal Judge Richard Kettler presented Atkinson with a mayoral proclamation declaring December 10, 2021 “Guy Atkinson Day.” He also was presented with a beautiful handmade quilt from the Quilts of Valor Foundation in thanks for his service, sacrifice and valor so many years ago. A reporter was on hand to capture Atkinson’s story which was published in the local newspaper, the Massillon Independent.

Atkinson is quick with a joke about his service and clearly uncomfortable being referred to as a hero. But he has much to be proud of, including being awarded the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, French Croix de Guerrero, ETO Ribbon with two battle stars, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Victory Medal and Combat Infantry Badge for his service as a rifleman in the 3rd Infantry, 30th Regiment, Company E.

The young soldier was wounded by machine gun fire while fighting in the mountains of eastern France, captured by the German Army and became a prisoner of war with several thousand others in Stalag VII-A.

said. “Six days a week they trucked us into the city to clean up the bombedout streets of Munich” which were repeatedly targeted by Allied Forces.

Atkinson’s six months of suffering ended when Stalag VII-A was liberated in 1945. He and his fellow POWs were flown from Germany to France where they were cleaned, clothed, fed and treated for injuries and disease. Once rehabilitated, Atkinson and others boarded a ship for the 11-day journey home, docking in Boston where the USO was there to greet them.

Through years of seeing death and destruction, Atkinson developed empathy for others and “felt like doing something for humankind.”

Tapping into his GI Bill benefits, he attended a mortuary science college in Cleveland, graduating in 1950 and beginning his career as a funeral director.

Married and widowed twice, Atkinson moved with his daughter Betsy to The Chapel Hill Community after he retired.

Atkinson was just 19 years old when he enlisted in the Army in 1943, following in the footsteps of his older brother. He and his six brothers all served in the military – five in WWII and two in the Korean War.

“Initially, we lived in unheated wooden barracks,” Atkinson said. “When the barracks reached full capacity, they set up a huge tent to accommodate additional prisoners. We were cold and constantly hungry — there was very little food – and infested with lice. I took one shower in six months, and left the camp wearing the same clothes I arrived in.”

When asked how the POWs occupied themselves hour after hour and day after day, Atkinson chuckled. “We worked every day but Sunday,” he

He’s proud of his service but like so many WWII veterans is humble, referring to the soldiers who gave their lives in service to their country as the greatest heroes.

“Guy is a very kind man,” said Chapel Hill’s Director of Marketing, Jerry Martin. “He’s well respected throughout Massillon and he and Betsy are cherished members of The Chapel Hill Community.

“We had lots of stories to share with one another when we got home from the war,” Atkinson said adding,“I’m not sure they were all true!”

Guy and daughter Betsy

UCH Welcomes New Hires, Congratulates Those Earning Promotions

UCH is pleased to welcome Tiffany Affolter who joined United Church Homes Management last fall as Director of Business Development. With a bachelor’s degree in long-term health care administration from Ohio University and 25 years of experience working in the senior living sector, she brings a wealth of knowledge. Her initial focus has been on lease up of The Polaris Community and she hopes to develop a playbook for opening future middle market communities.

“I am very familiar with UCH and its mission and am particularly interested in supporting the organization’s strategic growth goals in the middle market,” Affolter said. “I appreciate UCH for its focus on diversity, equity and inclusion, and am happy to be part of a team that’s so dedicated to its residents.”

Affolter works closely with Kim Bowyer who was recently hired as Executive Director at The Polaris Community. Bowyer holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from Bowling Green State University and brings more than 30 years of experience in healthcare to her new role. She embraces UCH’s commitment to helping older adults live abundantly.

“Being part of a large organization is beneficial to our residents,” Bowyer said. “We have access to private duty services through UCH Cares and offer lots of opportunities for resident engagement. I’m grateful for the warm welcome I’ve received and appreciate that UCH employees truly embrace the organization’s mission.”

Congratulations to Joshua Kerr who was recently promoted from Assistant Administrator at The Chapel Hill Community to Administrator. Kerr is a graduate of Kent State University where he majored in human development and family studies with a concentration in nursing home administration. The second half of his college internship was spent working at The Chapel Hill Community with his preceptor Debbie Durbin, executive director at the community.

“I wouldn’t trade my internship experience for anything,” Kerr said. “UCH is sincere in its ministry. I grew up in a Christian household and embrace UCH’s mission and values. My biggest challenge has been managing the ever-changing protocols throughout the pandemic and my greatest reward has been experiencing the spirit of comradery among staff –even during such difficult times.”

Greg Koller, employed by UCH since April 2019, was recently promoted from Facilities Manager to Director of Capital Projects and Construction, serving the affordable housing communities. He holds a bachelor’s degree in construction management, with a minor in business, from Kent State University. With five years of experience working for a large affordable housing real estate company, he is well-positioned to oversee more than 60 UCH communities in 13 states.

“ UCH maintains its properties well, but most are 20 to 30 years old and will require some improvements,” Koller said. “I work closely with Cheryl (Wickersham) whose responsibilities include obtaining financing for large projects, and with the maintenance technicians who serve as eyes and ears within UCH’s affordable housing communities. We all take a lot of pride in the organization’s mission, vision and core values, and in ensuring that our communities are well maintained.”

When The Going Gets Tough, UCH Staff Get Going

The winter storm that hit Ohio and other states in early February created challenges, but United Church Homes (UCH) staff rose to the occasion to ensure residents received the same level of quality care provided every day.

In anticipation of severe weather, The Chapel Hill Community Executive Director Debbie Durbin, pulled together key staff for a review of the emergency plan and to anticipate and address potential challenges. The priority was to make sure all the food and supplies needed to care for residents and staff were on-hand, and to consider every potential problem that could occur including loss of power and staff shortages. Mandatory meetings were held the next day to inform staff of plans put into place and solicit volunteers who would spend the night and provide transportation for other staff if needed.

The night before the storm hit hard, with 12 members of the The Chapel Hill Community team staying onsite overnight. Another transported stranded staff to work and back home at the end of their shifts.

“We worked alongside the direct care staff, helping wherever needed,” Durbin said. “We served meals,

passed meds, provided direct care and in the middle of all that worked to get our own jobs done and ensured there was staff for the next shift. I am filled with a sense of awe and humility by their extraordinary commitment.”

“I am so proud to be a part of this very dedicated and hardworking community of people,” she continued. “And I now have a greater appreciation for the sincere love and care they have for the residents and their loyalty to one another.”

The Parkvue Community was also impacted by the storm, with staff demonstrating their commitment to residents by overcoming challenges. Four employees spent the night and six members of the team provided transportation to and from work for more than 30 employees over the two-day period.

“What’s so beautiful about where we work is that everyone is so willing to do whatever it takes to serve and provide care to our residents,” said The Parkvue Community Senior Executive Director, Dan Miller. “We all pulled together to support residents and one another.”

“One employee’s husband plowed the parking lot a second time to ensure access if EMS was needed and to improve safety for team members

as they arrived and departed before and after their shifts,” he continued. “I’m fortunate to work with such a dedicated group of people and appreciate the support their family members provided.”

That same level of commitment is found in equal measure in UCH’s managed communities. Anna Gleaves, admissions and marketing director at Mansfield Memorial Homes, is an example of how UCH’s mission runs deep through its communities where employees go to great lengths to serve residents.

Chief Executive Officer, Miles Parsons at UCH-managed, Mansfield Memorial Homes, said Anna Gleaves is committed to going the extra mile. “Like so many employees, Anna is completely dedicated to helping with whatever may arise for the wellbeing of our residents.”

“I am so proud at the level of commitment demonstrated by staff throughout our many communities every day,” President and Chief Executive Officer Rev. Dr. Kenneth Daniel said. “Our people are what makes UCH so extraordinary and I am deeply grateful for the compassionate care they provide to those we are honored to serve even during the most difficult of times.”

In total, UCH donated $11,477 in donated expenses to other organizations. The Chapel Hill Community partners with Trinity United Church of Christ in Canal Fulton to support a meal outreach program.

Living Out Core Values:

2021 Community Benefits Report

United Church Homes serves more than 9,000 older adults in its owned and managed communities with more than 80 senior living and affordable housing communities in 14 states. Employees at each of these locations are embracing our vision, mission and values daily in their roles as well as giving back their time and resources to the communities in which they work.

Through 31,331 staff hours, UCH employees provided leadership with associated organizations and partners whose missions align with ours. This report highlights a few of the ways in which our employees gave back.

In addition to providing sponsorship support, Rev. Dr. Kenneth Daniel, president and chief executive officer, volunteered technical support with the first virtual General Synod of the United Church of Christ.

Amy Kotterman, Director of Customer Experience, served as the preceptor for five Medical Dietetics student interns at The Fairhaven Community.

Dan Miller, Executive Director at The Parkvue Community, serves as a volunteer on the Erie County Foundation Scholarship Committee and Kim Sweitzer-Thorp, Director of Nursing at The Trinity Community at Beavercreek, gave a presentation on “COVID-19 in Long-term Care” at an Ohio conference.

Monetary donations of $58,212 were provided to support various community events. Sponsorships for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Sandusky, Marion and Marietta are included in this amount, as well as the support of the Fairborn Pride Festival in June.

Nearly 1,000 hours were logged for opportunities for our communities to safely provide space for area programs. For instance, the community room at Spoon River Towers returned to offering space daily for a congregate lunch meal program through the local Area Agency on Aging.

Even as we continued to follow protocols and observe guidelines and restrictions during the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic, the staff of United Church Homes continued to find ways to serve the larger communities in which we live and work.

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American Health Care Association: ahca.org

Council for Health and Human Service Ministries (CHHSM): chhsm.org

LeadingAge: leadingage.org

LeadingAge Ohio: leadingageohio.org

Midwest Affordable Housing Management Association (MAHMA): mahma.com

Ohio Association of Area Agencies on Aging: ohioaging.org

Ohio Healthcare Association: ohca.org

Southeastern Affordable Housing Management Association (SAHMA): sahma.org

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