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Respite Retreats Offer Rest, Rejuvenation, and New Connections for CLC Team Members

The scariest days of the pandemic are behind us, but CLC team members continue to benefit from a special partnership that grew out of the challenging environment of COVID-19. In 2021, recognizing the incredible strain team members were under, caring donors began providing opportunities for CLC team members and their families to experience rest and …

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CLC Chaplains An Arm Around My Shoulder

An Arm Around My Shoulders: The Impact of CLC’s Chaplains

You are amazing. Kind supporters (like you!) who believe in enriching the quality and dignity of life for older adults have given more than $80,000 to the Strengthening Our Foundation campaign to support Chaplain Services. Together, we are 41% of the way to our campaign goal of $200,000. Your gift will make it possible for …

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Jim Kok, Earthen Vessel Awardee

Celebrating CLC’s 52nd Anniversary at Our Founder’s Day Breakfast

Imagine if more than 200 of your closest friends and family showed up to celebrate your birthday. Wouldn’t you feel so loved? That’s exactly how we felt last week at the 2024 Founder’s Day Breakfast! 230 amazing supporters, residents, team members, chaplains, families, and past and current board members attended to help celebrate the 52nd …

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Posted by Laura Roese Christian Living Communities Your Impact
Toys for Gods Kids

On a Roll: Your Blessings Keep the “Wheels Turning,” Blessing Many Others

Almost thirty years ago, Dutch Van Maaren, a local neighbor, moved his workshop equipment into a sparsely equipped room at Someren Glen. As the saying goes, the rest is history. Dutch built cabinets and many functional pieces for Someren Glen as well as the Suites at Someren Glen. Along the way Dutch became an integral …

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Honoring Chaplain Jim Kok

A Legacy of Love: The 2024 Earthen Vessel Distinguished Service Award

We are thrilled to share that retiring Executive Director of Chaplain Services Jim Kok will be this year’s recipient of the CLC Earthen Vessel Award! This award is given annually to a person or persons who exemplify the biblical verse 2 Corinthians 4:7, allowing God’s gracious work to be done through them, a plain earthen …

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CLC's Chaplain Program

CLC’s Chaplain Program: Strengthening the Foundation in 2024

At Christian Living Communities chaplains provide compassionate support for all members of the community, no matter their religious beliefs. In honor of Chaplain Jim Kok’s 38 years of service to CLC, we will spend 2024 sharing the many stories and impactful differences of our meaningful chaplain program and how you can Strengthen the Foundation for …

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Chaplains Are...

Colorado Gives Day 2023 Gifts to Support CLC’s Chaplain Program

Colorado Gives Day 2023 was a beautiful and heartwarming reflection of the generosity of Coloradans. For CLC, it demonstrated the compassion that our partners and supporters have for older adults and the team members who support them. 56 caring supporters gave $18,184 to Christian Living Communities during the 2023 Colorado Gives Day campaign. Our invitation …

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Qualified Charitable Distribution

Support CLC’s Chaplain Fund Through a Qualified Charitable Distribution

Touching the lives of others is as meaningful for donors as it is for those whose lives are enriched by their gift. The act of giving brings well-being, purpose, and joy for both giver and receiver. You can make a difference today with a gift to benefit older adults at Christian Living Communities. As we …

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