Community Projects & Programming

Abbey Delray celebrated the completion of several new outdoor spaces where residents can enjoy natural beauty. At the koi pond, shining koi fish swim lazily just underneath the water, with residents watching on new benches. The zen garden features verdant plant life and a tranquil atmosphere, creating moments of quiet contemplation.

During the pandemic, the Foundation at Abbey Delray South responded to the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic by initiating Ted Talk-based conversations aimed at combating loneliness and offering valuable support during difficult times.

Beacon Hill celebrated the completion of three major Foundation projects: the pond landscape redevelopment, the beautiful and much needed umbrella canopies protecting outdoor diners from the sun at their Waterfall Grill, and a stunning Veteran’s Memorial honoring those who have served our country.

Claridge Court installed a plaque honoring the donors who contributed nearly $700,000 for the health center terrace project, adding an accessible, beautiful, and comfortable outdoor space for those residents to enjoy.

This year, with funding from the Foundation, they created and installed a Wall of Honor recognizing the veterans and military spouses in their community. In addition, they created an outdoor gaming area dubbed “the Claridge Green” with bocce ball, croquet, and putting green and commissioned a beautiful mural in that same area, creating the illusion of an archway opening to the inner courtyard.

Several years ago, the generous residents of FVB came together and raised $2.5 million to build their state-of-the-art fitness center, helping them to fully enjoy activity and exercise, especially in the beautiful pool. This year they reprised their now annual “Celebrating our Foundation” event, in the format of a Murder Mystery dinner and auction. In addition to having a wonderful time, the 178 residents in attendance contributed a combined $44,300 for the Foundation there. In addition, the foundation has funded programming for spiritual care providing for celebrations for Hannukah, Passover, and the Lunar New Year.

Friendship Village of South Hills completed the community’s landscape beautification project, adding a gorgeous butterfly garden and extra planters near the health center.

The community also hosts a winter Cultural Series to raise funds and awareness of the Foundation’s activities and purpose, and hosts an Annual Golf Classic and Auction, which is always a great success. The auction contributed to the funding of 14 $2,500 scholarships in this year alone and attracted the support of local businesses, friends and family of residents and vendors.

One of our newest communities, Greenfields of Geneva, purchased three new benches and has begun raising funds for memorial benches around its campus. As they begin their work with the Foundation, they are evaluating projects like new furniture for the lounge, new exercise equipment, and more.

The work funded through money raised by residents through the Foundation that began last season to improve the Wetlands and Pond began this summer to yield visible results. This project has dramatically improved the view for many residents whose homes overlook the pond. While more planting is needed, the pond and the residents’ view of it are much improved!

Resident gardeners Dorothy and Brenda have brought the rooftop garden to blooming life through two small grants from the Foundation at Oak Trace. After a long construction throughout the pandemic, Oak Trace celebrated the grand opening of the community’s new redevelopment, including a Foundation-funded new flagpole and honoring a new vendor sponsor, Walsh Construction.

Last year, Harbour’s Edge received a generous $35,000 donation from the family of former residents, $10,000 of which was a matching gift that residents exceeded by $3,000. This funding is providing seven of the 10 $5,000 scholarships for team members Harbour’s Edge is awarding for the 2024-25 academic year. At the end of June, Harbour’s Edge celebrated their 10 team member scholarship recipients with an awards ceremony and special happy hour with residents. They will also pilot an expansion of the program to include team members' dependent children in the next cycle.

Querencia residents and team members are able to enjoy Serenity Park on the interior grounds, which was a project funded through the Foundation there. The park is an enhancement to the beautiful courtyard extending from the main dining room in Independent Living. The project created pathways with shaded seating areas so residents can enjoy being in the space year-round. A resident donor made the initial investment to fund the creation of the plans through a local landscape architect.

Through the work of the Foundation, a dedicated Spiritual Care Center, was created for the spiritual well-being of residents.

Awarded scholarships to a sales team member to study psychology and behavioral science and a CNA in their health center for a divinity degree specializing in mental health counseling.