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“It brightens the day when I share time with the children who know I love them. We share hugs, books, puzzles and games. They are the grandchildren I do not have living near.”
—Vivian Purvis, independent living resident
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If you'd like to make a donation, please visit our "Make a donation" section. Also, any donations given are naturally tax-deductible.
Benevolence fund
Formally known as our Resident Care Fund, the Benevolence Fund helps “bridge the gap” between our private pay rates and Medicaid reimbursement rates, including any payment gaps during the transition between a resident’s private pay and Medicaid status. Currently, this amount is approximately $3 million every year.
Program funds
Donors to the Lutheran Life Villages Foundation may designate their gifts to benefit the many programs and activities at Lutheran Life Villages. Funds include Chapel Offerings, Children’s Village scholarships, the Bed Fund and the Samaritan Fund for employee assistance.
Memorials and honor gifts
Many donors to the Foundation choose to honor a loved one or memorize a family member with their gift. If requested, staff will compose letters to the family indicating your honor/memorial donation. Download information about our memorial fund.
Matching funds
Many companies match the donations of their current employees and retirees to nonprofit organizations. Call us if you are unsure if your company matches gifts. Here are a few of our local employers that do match gifts:
Employee giving/payroll deduction
Now it’s easier than ever for employees to support Lutheran Life Villages through our payroll deduction option. You can choose a one-time gift or a gift that will be withdrawn every two weeks from your paycheck. We simply transfer the amount from your paycheck to the designated program or activity. Last year employees committed more than $16,000 to benefit our residents.
