For those looking at senior living options, many needs must be considered. One that is often overlooked but of vital importance is our spiritual care as we age. Throughout our journey, we build our lives in ways that are meaningful to us. We build relationships with family and friends. For many, this includes years of …
Read more Nurturing the Soul: Why Spiritual Care Matters in Senior Living
This week, care partners at Dayspring Villa Assisted Living will celebrate the grand opening of their remodeled breakroom, thanks to the generosity of amazing changemakers like you! The team member breakroom had not been updated for many years, and it was looking the worse for wear. Scratched floors, dinged walls, mismatched décor, and a cramped …
Read more Kind Supporters Boost Morale with Breakroom Renovation
“Beautiful hands are they that do / Deeds that are noble, good and true” – McGuffey’s Second Reader As part of the CLC community, you are almost certainly aware of the incredible kindness and compassion of our team members. It’s baked right into our culture and highlighted in our value that We! Care: “We build …
Read more 10th Annual Give a Hand Campaign Highlights Team Member Generosity
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 …
Read more Respite Retreats Offer Rest, Rejuvenation, and New Connections for CLC Team Members
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 …
Read more An Arm Around My Shoulders: The Impact of CLC’s Chaplains
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 …
Read more Celebrating CLC’s 52nd Anniversary at Our Founder’s Day Breakfast
In a time of increased living costs, it’s no wonder that more team members are turning to the Critical Needs Fund for some help to get by. U.S. News & World Report says that Denver is the 16th most expensive city in the United States to live, and the only city in the top 20 …
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 …
Read more On a Roll: Your Blessings Keep the “Wheels Turning,” Blessing Many Others
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 …
Read more A Legacy of Love: The 2024 Earthen Vessel Distinguished Service Award
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 …
Read more CLC’s Chaplain Program: Strengthening the Foundation in 2024
Deadline for expressing interest - August 12
The Board Governance Committee will make a decision on candidates - October 8
Board Governance recommendation to the Board of Directors - October 28