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May 2008

CONTACT: Cheryl H. Wade, Director for Philanthropy, at 610-335-1223

Kendal Announces Establishment of Fund To Support Promising Innovations Named In Honor Of Lloyd Lewis

The board of Kendal Charitable Funds approved the creation of the Lloyd Lewis Fund at its meeting in October 2007. The purpose of this new fund is to support  improvements in serving older adults through the Promising Innovations campaign. The new fund and this campaign were initiated by the generous gift of $250,000 from the Janet Comey Foundation, a private foundation established through the estate of former Kendal at Longwood resident Janet Comey. READ MORE.

 

April 2008

Kendal at Hanover Receives Generous Memorial Gift

A fund has been established in memory of Mary and Bryce Lyon through a generous donation from a very supportive donor.  This fund was established to help maintain the high standard of Kendal at Hanover’s medical care into the future. READ MORE.

 

February 2008

CONTACT: Cheryl H. Wade, Director for Philanthropy, at 610-335-1223

Kendal at Hanover Receives Environmental Sustainability Grant to Study Energy Efficiency

Kendal at Hanover has received a grant from Kendal Charitable Funds in the amount of $10,000 to undertake a community-wide, resident-driven program to investigate and fully understand electricity usage in their community. The underlying goal of this study is to find effective ways of reducing the level of carbon monoxide (CO2) emissions that the facilities contribute to the atmosphere each year. READ MORE

Kendal at Oberlin Investigates Going Green

Kendal at Oberlin has received a grant from Kendal Charitable Funds in the amount of $9,000 for the second year of their Energy Performance Pilot Program. The purpose of the pilot program is to determine reliable energy usage data which will assist Kendal at Oberlin in adopting a comprehensive energy plan that is environmentally and economically sound. READ MORE.

Kendal Charitable Funds Supports Water Conservation In Kendal at Lexington’s Phase II Expansion

Kendal Charitable Funds has awarded a $20,000 grant to install 32 tankless water heaters and 103 high-efficiency dual-flush toilets in new cottages and apartments at Kendal at Lexington.  This grant will be paid out over a two-year period.  The new facilities will be part of Kendal at Lexington’s $19.9 million Phase II expansion. READ MORE.

INSTITUTE FOR INCENTIVES IN HEALTH CARE Gives Grant to Kendal to be Used to Recognize a Frontline Employee Who Makes a Difference

Kendal Charitable Funds has received a grant of $3,000 from the Institute for Incentives in Health Care to support programming that improves the quality of life for older Americans. This grant has in turn been awarded to Mary Baker, Kendal at Oberlin’s Staff Education Coordinator, whose commitment to Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) is making a
difference at Kendal affiliates. READ MORE.

Kendal Charitable Funds Support Interactive Web Site to Promote Graceful Aging

Kendal Charitable Funds has awarded a grant for $50,000 to Kendal Outreach, LLC to increase communication and promote Collage, The Art and Science of Aging via its website. “Collage will make a difference,” according to Beryl Goldman, Director for Outreach, Kendal Outreach LLC. “It is great to see the Kendal Charitable Funds support an area that is not usually a focus for institutions." READ MORE.

 

December 2007

CONTACT: Cheryl H. Wade, Director for Philanthropy, at 610-335-1223

Kendal at Granville Awarded Grant to Study Feasibility of Walking and Bicycling Path

Kendal at Granville has been awarded a grant for $10,000 from Kendal Charitable Funds to implement an engineering survey that will examine the feasibility of constructing a one-mile bike and pedestrian path.  This path will connect Kendal at Granville to the T.J. Evans Path at Granville’s Wildwood Park providing equal access from Granville to the newly acquired Licking County Land Conservancy at Spring Valley.  In addition, matching funds are being sought from The Granville Foundation, The Licking County Foundation, The Evans Foundation, Granville Township Trustees, Denison University, and individuals. READ MORE.

 

 

Sunny Days Ahead for Residents of Kendal at Lexington’s Borden Health Center

The Cabell Foundation is pleased to announce that a challenge grant for $40,000 has been awarded to construct a sunroom and enhanced lobby for Kendal at Lexington’s Benjamin Borden Health Center. In keeping with Kendal at Lexington’s legacy of giving, matching funds will be raised one-to-one with new gifts pledged after November 15th, 2007. READ MORE.

 

 

 

 

Barclay Friends to Study Improving Home Based Services in the Greater West Chester Area

Kendal Charitable Funds approved a grant in the amount of $9,000 for Barclay Friends to conduct a feasibility study regarding home and community based services provision in greater West Chester.  Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) can reduce older adults’ concern about changes as they age. HCBS allows older adults to remain in the security of their own homes with the support of new technology. Rapidly changing technology is creating tools to make HCBS more practical in today’s society. READ MORE.

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