Christian Living Communities (CLC) recently gathered residents, families, team members, volunteers, donors, and friends for a meaningful morning of reflection and celebration at the 2026 Founders Day Breakfast. The event marked 54 years of faithful service to older adults and their families while honoring the people whose compassion, courage, and generosity continue to shape the …
Even when we’re doing everything right, sometimes life just doesn’t show up in the way that we want. Out of nowhere – a health scare. A car repair. A partner losing their job. One unforeseen event can take the hard-working and compassionate team members at Christian Living Communities from stable and thriving to wondering how …
Read more The Critical Needs Fund: Supporting the People Who Show Up (Even When Life Doesn’t)
This spring, something beautiful is taking root at Someren Glen. It looks like a garden, but it’s really much more than that. It’s an outdoor space that reflects the care, craftsmanship, generosity, and deep connection between neighbors, community, and purpose. A Space Renewed by Many Hands When the Someren Glen team noticed the resident garden …
Read more A Gift That Grows: Honoring Life, Community, and the Joy of Being Outdoors
In 2007, Christian Living Communities received a remarkable act of generosity from Gilbert (Gil) and Jeanette Deters. Through their estate plans, they chose to invest in the future by establishing an endowment designed to benefit two very special places: The Suites at Someren Glen (The Johnson Center) and The Suites at Clermont Park (University Hills). …
Read more Love That Outlives Us: The Enduring Gift of Gil and Jeanette Deters
Giving is about so much more than saving money on taxes – but it sure helps, doesn’t it? Our amazing community of supporters (like you!) give to Christian Living Communities because they truly want older adults to thrive with purpose, growth, and joy. Donors give because they want to support and encourage the compassionate team …
Read more Why 2026 Brings New Opportunities for Meaningful, Tax-Smart Giving
Supporting Community, Creativity, and Well-Being Through an IRA Gift For many supporters, giving is about more than meeting a financial requirement. It’s about making a meaningful difference in the lives of others. A gift from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) offers a powerful way to do both. A Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) allows individuals age …
Read more Making an IRA Gift: A Meaningful Way to Give and See the Impact Today
Well-being is the path to a life worth living. It is what we all desire. It is the ultimate outcome of a human life.” – The Eden Alternative Well-being is so much more than a trendy buzzword. At Christian Living Communities, well-being is an impactful way we think about what each person needs, as an …
Ask anyone in the Dayspring Villa community and they’ll tell you that this is the best the garden and lawn have looked in years. The grass is lush and green. The flowers are so well-tended that they are growing right out of their pots. And throughout, colorful decorations have been added to enhance the natural …
Read more Generosity & Citizenship Make Garden Renovation Possible at Dayspring Villa
Give a hand, don’t turn away. Be the sun, on a rainy day. Lift them up so they can stand. Love is stronger if you give a hand! Be someone’s sun!” Jan Franken, Billing Director The kindness of CLC team members is truly incredible! It can be seen every day in the caring relationships built …
Digging In for Beauty and Sustainability The Xeriscape Project at Clermont Park began with a resident-led vision of combining outdoor spaces with responsible stewardship of their environment. And thanks to caring supporters like you, that vision is beginning to blossom! As part of Clermont Park’s broader community beautification effort, the initiative enhances shared spaces in …
Read more Good Stewards: How Supporters Like You Helped Clermont Park Grow Green and Waste Less
Deadline for submitting resume and letter of interest – August 10
The Board Governance Committee will make a decision on candidates – October 14
Board Governance recommendation to the Board of Directors – November 3